Pep Guardiola returns to work after back operation
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has returned to the club after recovering from his recent back operation.
The PA news agency understands the Catalan has now resumed duties after three weeks away.
Assistant boss Juanma Lillo took charge of first-team affairs as the 52-year-old travelled to Spain to undergo a routine procedure last month.
In Guardiola’s absence the treble winners beat Sheffield United and Fulham to maintain their 100 per cent start in the Premier League.
City’s squad was beginning to reconvene on Thursday after the international break.
It returns to Premier League action at West Ham on Sunday before its latest Champions League campaign begins at home to Red Star Belgrade.
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