Guardiola confirms Sergio Aguero still isolating for ‘9 or 10 days’/ Provides Man City injury update
Pep Guardiola has provided fitness updates on a number of Man City players ahead of his side’s meeting with Brighton.
Last Updated: January 12, 2021 5:22 pm
Man City vs Brighton
Manchester City are set to welcome Brighton to the Etihad on Wednesday evening, aiming to continue their fine run of form.
The Citizens saw off Championship outfit Birmingham in the FA Cup over the weekend.
They have also racked up a trio of consecutive Premier League wins.
Such fine form has seen the Sky Blues move up to 5th in the English top-flight table, whilst holding at least one game in hand on most of the sides around them.
As for Brighton, they have majorly struggled this term, notching just two wins from 17 in the league.
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Pep Guardiola on Aguero, Ake & Laporte
Ahead of his side’s meeting with Brighton, Pep Guardiola held his latest press conference on Tuesday.
During the presser, the Spaniard discussed a number of topics, including Sergio Aguero.
The Argentine missed City’s last outing after coming into contact with an individual who went on to test positive for Covid-19.
And, speaking on Tuesday, Guardiola confirmed that Aguero will remain in self isolation for at least another week:
He’s isolating. The rules, after nine or 10 days he will be back.
PEP on @aguerosergiokun availability 💬 He’s isolating. The rules, after nine or 10 days he will be back.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 12, 2021
The City boss also went on to provide fitness updates on both Aymeric Laporte and Nathan Ake:
Laporte and Ake are injured. Garcia, Adrian Bernabe and Cole Palmer are isolating. The rest are OK.
PEP on injuries 💬 @Laporte and @NathanAke are injured.@ericgm3, Adrian Bernabe and Cole Palmer are isolating.
The rest are OK.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 12, 2021
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This article was edited by Conor Laird.
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