"Pep Guardiola sidelined after emergency back surgery, Man City games affected"
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will miss the team's next two games after undergoing emergency back surgery in Barcelona. Guardiola has been suffering from severe back pain and will be replaced by assistant manager Juanma Lillo until his return after the international break in September. City has started the season with three consecutive wins and Guardiola's return is expected for the match against West Ham United on September 16.