Getty Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero.
Barcelona have confirmed that striker Sergio Aguero is facing a lengthy lay-off after undergoing cardiac tests in hospital. The striker was substituted during Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Alaves after reporting “chest discomfort” and later admitted to hospital.
The Catalan giants have now offered an update on Aguero’s progress and announced he will miss at least the next three months of the 2021-22 season via the club’s official website.
“The first team player Sergio Agüero has been subjected to a diagnostic and therapeutic process by Dr.Josep Brugada. He is unavailable for selection and during the next three months the effectiveness of treatment will be evaluated in order to determine his recovery process,” read a statement. “The Argentine was taken to hospital for cardiological evaluation on Saturday following the Barça v Alavés game in which the Barça striker felt unwell in the first half and was replaced before half time by Philippe Coutinho.”
Aguero had only just returned to action for Barcelona after missing the start of the 2021-22 campaign with a calf injury picked up in pre-season. The Argentina international has made five appearances so far for the Catalans since arriving on a free transfer and opened his goalscoring account for his new club against Real Madrid in El Clasico.
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Barcelona Boss Barjuan Talks Aguero
Barcelona interim coach Sergi Barjuan revealed he had spoken to Aguero in hospital during his pre-match press conference ahead of the team’s Champions League clash against Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday, November 2.
“Kun’s absence is very important,” he told reporters. “I spoke with him yesterday and he is calm. He is locked away in his room, but he is calm.”
Aguero had started Barca’s draw against Alaves but felt unwell in the first half. The stretcher was called for the striker but he was able to walk off the pitch. Barca confirmed after the match he had gone to hospital for cardiac tests.
News that Aguero will miss the next three months has left the striker “devastated,” as reported by Diario Sport’s Vero Brunati. He had not expected to be facing such a lengthy time out of the game and is also understandably concerned about his future as a professional footballer.
Support For Aguero
Aguero has already received support from former Manchester City teammate Raheem Sterling. The England international played alongside the striker for six years at the Etihad Stadium and sent a message to the forward on Twitter.
Stay strong my brother @aguerosergiokun, we’re all with you. Get well soon 💙
Manchester City also sent a message on Twitter. The Premier League champions wrote, “Everyone at Manchester City wishes you a speedy recovery, [Sergio]. We’re with you.”
Barcelona midfielder Pedri has also offered his support to his teammate on social media. He wrote, “We are with you,” while Alaves are one of a number of clubs to send a get well message to the striker.
Club president Joan Laporta was also quick to message Aguero. He tweeted, “You have the full support of Barcelona Sergio Aguero! With your character and positivity we will see you back on the field scoring goals.#ForçaKun.”
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