Sergio Aguero: Manchester City striker to undergo knee surgery on Thursday
Written by News on 24/06/2020
Sergio Aguero will undergo knee surgery on Thursday, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says.
City’s record goalscorer limped off shortly before half-time during Monday’s Premier League victory over Burnley at the Etihad Stadium.
No timescale has been put on the striker’s return but he has not yet been ruled out for the Champions League resumption in August.
Aguero, 32, has travelled to Barcelona for treatment with renowned surgeon Dr Ramon Cugat, who has operated on numerous City players in recent years.
Guardiola said: “Tomorrow he is going to make a surgery. Once he has finished the surgery we will know the time Sergio will come back to play with us.”
Asked if Aguero would be back for the Champions League games, Guardiola said: “I don’t know right now.”
City have also been without England defender John Stones due to an ankle injury since returning to Premier League action last week.
The centre-back is unlikely to be available for Thursday’s trip to Chelsea but is making good progress in his recovery.
“He’s training on the pitch,” Guardiola said. “He’s getting better and hopefully he can join the team in the next few days.”
Number two goalkeeper Claudio Bravo is also training again after a thigh problem.
More to follow…
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