Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been struggling with a foot injury, Pep Guardiola has revealed.
The Argentina international scored his seventh goal of the season in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Brighton but was then immediately replaced by Gabriel Jesus.
Speaking post-match, Guardiola explained Aguero has been nursing the problem he initially suffered against Newcastle at the start of the month.
“Sergio is struggling a bit with some problems in his foot,” Guardiola said.
“He is not 100 percent. He has not recovered from what happened against Newcastle and we spoke about playing 60 minutes and we were lucky he scored at the right moment.”
Guardiola admitted the injury leaves Aguero a doubt for Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Hoffenheim and next Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Liverpool.
“It is a problem but he needs time. Now we have two games left before the international break and hopefully he can do those two and then make a final recovery.
“But he is not in his best condition right now physically because of the problem in his foot.”
