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Who is Man City assistant manager Juanma Lillo and why is Pep Guardiola not in the dugout?

Juanma Lillo is set to take charge of Manchester City's clash against Premier League newboys Sheffield United this afternoon, with Pep Guardiola absent.

Lillo re-joined Manchester City's coaching team earlier this summer after Enzo Maresca left the Premier League champions to join Leicester City.

The Spaniard had previously worked for City between 2020 and 2022, helping the club win two Premier League titles and a Carabao Cup.

The 57-year-old left the Etihad Stadium in June 2022 to take up the role of Head Coach at Al-Sadd of the Qatar Stars League.