Man City star Sergio Aguero sustains rib injuries in car accident

Striker was in a taxi in Amsterdam when it
crashed into a pillar

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Aguero, who was in the Dutch capital reportedly attending a
concert, was travelling in a taxi when it crashed into a pillar.
City say the Argentinian has “sustained injuries”, with The Daily Telegraph reporting he has suffered
broken ribs. Sources told ESPN he could be out for eight weeks after
sustaining a fractured rib.

In a club statement published on Sky Sports, City confirmed the accident and
said the striker would be assessed today.

Sergio Aguero has a fractured rib after
being involved in car accident in the Netherlands; could miss eight
weeks. https://t.co/8notRy0cgM

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 29, 2017

The club statement said: “Sergio Aguero will be
assessed by club doctors today [Friday] after being involved in a
road accident on Thursday.

“The City forward was in Holland on his day off
and has sustained injuries. He will return to Manchester this
morning and his status will be checked ahead of Saturday’s Premier
League clash at Chelsea.”

Aguero has been in superb form this season with
seven goals in eight matches. City are top of the league and have
won both of their Champions League group matches.

Sergio Aguero reportedly suffered fractured ribs in a car accident
late Thursday night in Holland. pic.twitter.com/TpjW6KdM9K — Soccerlens (@soccerlens)
September 29, 2017