Pep Guardiola will miss Manchester City’s next two matches after a “routine operation” on his back Tuesday, the Premier League champions announced. City said their treble-winning manager had been suffering from “severe back pain for some time” and flew out to Barcelona for “emergency” yet “routine” surgery. The Spanish boss will remain in Barcelona while…

Manchester City’s Spanish manager Pep Guardiola gestures on the touchline during the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, in London, August 6, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE<br />– NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE