Sergio Aguero is “not 100 per cent” despite his fine form for Manchester City, with Pep Guardiola revealing that the Argentine is nursing a foot problem.
The Blues’ all-time leading goalscorer has offered little indication over recent weeks that he is not fully fit.
A sixth goal of the season was recorded against Brighton on Saturday, with the South American taking in 65 minutes before being replaced by Gabriel Jesus.
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Guardiola admits he had to take Aguero off in order to edge him closer to the next international break, with City having to carefully manage a niggling knock to their star striker.