Manchester City pushes as Sergio Aguero approaches injury return and Covid-19 hell

Sergio Aguero trained with his teammates on Monday, while Manchester City received more good news after their huge 4-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday.

The Argentine striker has seen injuries and illnesses severely affect his season so far, restricting him to just 141 minutes of Premier League play this season.

Aguero was hampered by knee and hamstring injuries earlier in the season, but he overcame them and looked ready to return to action in January.

However, after first having to isolate due to contacting someone who tested positive for Covid-19, the 32-year-old contracted the virus, forcing him to stay out of the field even longer.

Manchester City’s top scorer is now fully recovered, and trained on Monday with those who were also not involved in Anfield at the weekend.

Aguero has scored just twice this season, both in the Champions League, and Pep Guardiola seemed to lack the striker as City struggled to find their best form early in the season.

But Guardiola’s team has won 14 consecutive games in all competitions, scoring 37 goals in that round and conceding four.

Aguero’s potential return in the near future will only increase the good feelings the club is experiencing and provide a boost before a big month of games.

City face Tottenham, Everton, Arsenal and Manchester City in the league for the next four weeks, as well as a Champions League round of 16 first leg with Borussia Monchengladbach and an FA Cup clash with Swansea.

Gabriel Jesus, City’s other recognized striker, has also struggled for minutes in recent weeks, with Guardiola finding a successful formula with names like Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden, all playing at times in false position nine.

And while Aguero’s long-term future remains uncertain – his contract with the club ends at the end of the season – City hopes he will have an important role to play until then, as he continues to look strong in all four competitions.