Published 16:46 IST, May 4th 2020
Sergio Aguero reveals key diet change turned him into a prolific goalscorer at Man City
Man City sharpshooter Sergio Aguero lifted the lid on struggling with eating fatty foods for three years until a change in diet aided his movements on the pitch
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Man City superstar Sergio Aguero is rewned as one of greatest goalscorers to ever grace Premier League. However, Argentine revealed that he once struggled with his weight issues upon initially arriving at Man City from LaLiga side Atletico Madrid in 2011. Following a strict Sergio Aguero diet change along with cutting down on barbeques has allowed fourth-highest goalscorer in Premier League to rack up goals for Man City.
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Sergio Aguero diet change: Three-year struggle at Man City
While speaking to TyC Sports, Sergio Aguero revealed that he struggled for three years with his weight and movement on pitch due to constantly gorging on barbeques and steaks from 2013 till 2016. Sergio Aguero also admitted to feeling 'dizzy' on field because of eating meaty rich portions of beef - a food that is commonly eaten by locals in Argentina on a regular basis. However, Serio Aguero diet change was advised by an Italian doctor and he claimed his life has been different ever since.
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Sergio Aguero diet change: Aguero speaks on effects of losing weight
Upon meeting with Italian doctor, Sergio Aguero switched to eating a portion of chicken and rice every time he felt urge to binge on something discarding heavy beef meals. doctor also informed Sergio Aguero that even half a kilogram is crucial for athletes and losing small amounts of weight make a footballer 'feel difference'. Ever since Sergio Aguero diet change, 31-year-old lost 1.5 kgs and admitted to feeling like a new player under Pep Guardiola at Man City. Amid coronavirus crisis that has suspended Premier League, Sergio Aguero has been training from home.
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Sergio Aguero goals: Premier League return
Man City are currently 25 points behind Liverpool in second place and have realistic chance of catching Reds upon Premier League return. However, Man City's top goalscorer of all time has been in prolific form for Premier League giants since signing in 2011 and remains in hunt for elusive Champions League title. Here are 180 Sergio Aguero goals scored in Premier League.
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16:46 IST, May 4th 2020