Striker Sergio Aguero is back in training and close to returning for Manchester City after being out since before Christmas with a calf injury, manager Manuel Pellegrini said on Tuesday.
“I think Sergio will be back during January – he’s working, he is training,” Pellegrini told a news conference ahead of Wednesday’s league Cup semifinal, first leg against West Ham.
“Of course it’s very good news. Any players that are recovering from their injuries is very good news, especially an important player like Kun Aguero.”
Argentine Aguero, who was injured in the 6-3 victory over Arsenal, is one of several City players ruled out of the West Ham clash with Stevan Jovetic and Jack Rodwell also missing while Jesus Navas has “a little problem” with his knee.
“Jovetic, Aguero and Rodwell are injured and cannot play tomorrow,” Pellegrini said.
“Jesus Navas has a little problem with his knee. It’s not very important, but we are just being cautious.”
Aguero has scored 13 Premier League goals this season, although his absence has not proved a problem for a rampant City who have won five out of six in all competitions since then.
Source: Supersport
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