Pep Guardiola faces an anxious wait on Sergio Aguero’s fitness, with the Manchester City striker’s availability this weekend touch and go.
Aguero has been suffering from adductor muscle tightening and is desperate to play some part against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Guardiola was warned against using the Argentine against Bournemouth last weekend and he also sat out victory at Watford on Tuesday night.
Club doctors told Guardiola that the 30-year-old risked a serious injury if he competed last week and it is hoped the period of rest since has seen the issue settle down.
Aguero realises he needs to rest up but on Thursday still retained hope of being included in the City squad.
City will know more later on Friday after their final training session before heading to the capital to take on Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea.
Gabriel Jesus has been criticised after a stuttering run in front of goal this season and is likely to carry the burden of attacking responsibility regardless of whether Aguero makes it or not.
Guardiola was pleased with Jesus’ performance in midweek although accepts that the Brazil international needs a goal.
Meanwhile, Kevin De Bruyne also remains a doubt as he makes his comeback from a second knee injury of the season.
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Look, if I was a city fan I'd have nothing to worry about since I know Sterling/Mahrez is gonna face Alonso and Luiz. But since I'm a Chelsea fan, knowing that those 2 are meant to stop Mahrez or worse, Sterling. I already know that we are gonna get violated down the left side and that side is an instant win for any team with a decent attack like Wolves let alone Man City... going with a loss for us even if it's at the bridge. As long as Alonso and Luiz are starting on the same side, I do not see us winning any big games from here on out..... this season was always for developing, restructuring and top 4 for us anyway so I'm not as stressed as I want to be but still we can't keep going at games with a half hearted attack and defence and expect to play champions league football next season. We have had lucky escapes cos our midfield in quality and depth is absolutely brilliant and cos Kepa while conceding 1 or 2 howlers has made more key saves than I can count.... Willian, Alonso and Luiz are liability players to the system. We need to sort this out....