MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City celebrates scoring his sides second goal during The Emirates FA Cup Quarter-Final match between Middlesbrough and Manchester City at Riverside Stadium on March 11, 2017 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Manchester City star striker, Sergio Kun Aguero is missing in the squad facing Chelsea today after sustaining injuries in a car accident. There are reports that he has fractured a rib and will not be available for today’s match.

The Guardian reported on Friday that the striker was “was involved in a car crash in the Netherlands on Thursday night that leaves his availability for Manchester City’s trip to Chelsea on Saturday in the balance, with some reports claiming the striker has fractured a rib and faces a long lay-off.”

Agüero’s first club Independiente tweeted: “Strength and prompt recovery. Everyone @ Independiente is with you in this difficult moment.”

A statement from Manchester City, posted on the club’s website reads, “Sergio Agüero will be assessed by club doctors today [Friday] after being involved in a road accident on Thursday. The City forward was in Holland on his day off and has sustained injuries. He will return to Manchester this morning and his status will be checked ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash at Chelsea.”

We wish Aguero speedy recovery and hope the club can cope without him.

 

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