Pep Guardiola misses Man City press conference for ‘personal reason’

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By Andy Hampson, Press Association

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola missed media duties ahead of his side’s trip to Tottenham for personal reasons on Friday.

The City boss was due to hold a lunchtime press conference to preview Sunday’s Premier League game, but the club later confirmed assistant boss Pep Lijnders would take his place.

It comes after Guardiola gave a speech in support of Palestinian children at a charity concert in his home city of Barcelona on Thursday.

Pep Guardiola (right) sitting with assistant Pep Lijnders
Pep Lijnders (left) took charge of media duties in Guardiola’s absence (Mike Egerton/PA) Photo by Mike Egerton

The club said Guardiola was not present due to a personal reason.

The Spaniard was expected to be back for training on Saturday.

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