Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero set to miss Manchester Derby, Guardiola confirms

Manchester City manr Pep Guardiola, during UEFA Champions League press conference, has confirmed that Sergio Aguero has sustained an injury. Guardiola also stated that Aguero will miss clash against Shakhtar Donetsk. He is also expected to miss out on Manchester City’s matches against Newcastle United, Burnley as well as  Manchester derby.

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Sergio Aguero picks up injury during Manchester City vs Chelsea

Sergio Aguero h to be subbed off during team’s 2-1 win against Chelsea in Premier League on Saturday night. player has a tendon injury and is likely to be out for a few weeks.  Manchester City have been plagued by injuries this season. Leroy Sane suffered an ACL injury during start of season and is likely to be out for a couple of months more. Aymeric Laporte was also sidelined in initial phase of season. 

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Pep Guardiola believes that Gabriel Jesus will shine in absence of Sergio Aguero

Pep Guardiola stated that he will miss Sergio Aguero but he also has a star for position in form of Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus. Guardiola accepted that Aguero plays much more than Jesus, but he tries to involve both players. Gabriel Jesus h also extended his contract with Manchester City last year. He is tied to  club till 2023. 

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Gabriel Jesus has played fewer games for Manchester City this season

Sergio Aguero’s injury means that Gabriel Jesus will get opportunity to play more. Brazilian has played fewer games so far, starting just four in Premier League, while scoring three goals and assisting twice. player is likely to start in Manchester City’s clash against Shakhtar Donetsk in UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. match will be played on vember 26, 2019 (vember 27 in India, 1:30 AM IST) at Etih Stium in Manchester, England. 

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