Manchester City received a huge boost ahead of the resumption of the Premier League. City manager Pep Guardiola has returned to the City Football Academy after recovering from his recent back operation.
Guardiola is resuming his duties after three weeks away, with City confirming his return on Wednesday.
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Assistant coach Juanma Lillo has been in charge since the 52-year-old Pep Guardiola traveled to Spain for the procedure.
In Pep Guardiola’s absence, City beat Sheffield United and Fulham to maintain the 100% start to its Premier League title defense.
City’s squad is beginning to gather following the international break.
City returns to Premier League action on Saturday at West Ham before its defense of the Champions League begins at home against Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday.
David Moyes’ side sit fourth, two points behind City after the opening four games of the 2023/24 season.
The return of Pep will provide added confidence to this City side to maintain their all-win record in this season’s Premier League.
Pep Guardiola won the treble with this Manchester City side last season. He is the only manager in the world to win trebles with two different teams. The feat makes him one of the best managers in the world.
Pep Gaurdiola started off his journey in football by playing as a defensive midfielder and a playmaker. He featured in Johan Cruyff’s “Dream Team”.
As a player, he won four consecutive La Liga titles from 1991 to 1994, and also had glory in European Championships with FC Barcelona.
After retiring as a player, he was appointed as the coach for “Barcelona B” team. He went on to become one of the most successful managers the world has ever seen, and his record of winning, especially league titles is impeccable.
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