Manchester City are getting a huge boost as Sergio Aguero returns to training and is nearing a comeback due to his injury and Covid-19 hell … after playing just 141 minutes in the Premier League this season.
- Sergio Aguero trained with his Manchester City teammates on Monday
- The Argentine striker appeared difficult this season due to repeated injuries
- He contracted Covid-19 in January just as he finally returned to fitness
Sergio Aguero trained with his teammates on Monday, with Manchester City receiving more good news after their huge 4-1 victory over Liverpool on Sunday.
The Argentine striker has seen his injuries and illnesses severely disrupt his season so far, restricting him to just 141 minutes of Premier League football in this campaign.
Aguero was hampered by knee and hamstring injuries earlier in the season, but overcame them and appeared ready to return to action in January.
Sergio Aguero was seen returning to training on Monday with his colleagues from Manchester City
The Argentine has managed 141 minutes of league football so far due to injuries and illness
However, after having to isolate himself for the first time due to contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19, the 32-year-old contracted the virus himself, forcing him to spend even more time away. of land.
The Manchester City striker has fully recovered now and trained on Monday with those who were not involved at Anfield at the weekend.
Aguero has scored only twice this season, both in the Champions League, and Pep Guardiola seemed to miss the striker, while City struggled to find their top form at the start of the campaign.
But Guardiola’s team has now won 14 games in a row in all competitions, scoring 37 goals in that run and receiving four.
Aguero trained with teammates who were also not involved in City’s 4-1 victory over Liverpool
Aguero’s potential return in the near future will only add to the good feeling that is currently circulating in the club and will provide a boost before a big month of matches.
City will face Tottenham, Everton, Arsenal and Manchester City in the league over the next four weeks, as well as in the round of 16 of the Champions League with Borussia Monchengladbach and a FA Cup clash with Swansea.
Gabriel Jesus, the other recognized striker of the City, fought himself a few minutes in the last weeks, Guardiola finding a successful formula with Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden, sometimes playing in the new false position.
And while Aguero’s long-term future remains uncertain – his club contract expires at the end of the season – City will hope to play an important role from now until then as they continue to look strong in all four. competitions.
The form of Bernardo Silva (L), Phil Foden (M) and Ilkay Gundogan (R) inspired the recent run