Guardiola Cautions Aguero To Prioritise Health Over Playing Career
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has cautioned Sergio Aguero to prioritise his health over his football career.
The Barcelona striker has been ruled out of action for three months after suffering the effects of a cardiovascular concern.
Aguero was taken off on the cusp of half-time in Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Deportivo Alaves at the Camp Nou on Saturday after complaining of chest pains.
"I sent a message to him through his agent," Guardiola told a news conference on Tuesday. "It's difficult news for him and his family.
"We wish him – everyone at Manchester City from the staff to the chairman, all the people – a safe recovery, doesn't matter the time.
"Health is more important than anything else. I'm sure he's in very good hands, with the best doctors.
"He will take care of himself. I wish him the best recovery as possible and he can come back to play again, otherwise he [can] enjoy his life and enjoy what he has done.
"I don't know what he has, but now he knows it [that there is something wrong], he has to be careful and safe for the rest of his life."
Aguero joined Barcelona in the summer on a free transfer from Manchester City, where he became the club’s all-time top scorer with 260 goals in 390 games during a ten-year spell.
