Manchester City striker; Sergio Aguero injured in Amsterdam accident - photos

Sergio Agüero was involved in a car crash in the Netherlands on Thursday night that leaves his availability for Manchester City’s trip to Chelsea on Saturday in the balance, with some reports claiming the striker has fractured a rib and faces a long lay-off.

A statement from City said: “Sergio Agüero 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 tomorrow’s Premier League clash at Chelsea.”

If Agüero’s injury does prove serious it will be the second serious setback suffered by Pep Guardiola in two days after Benjamin Mendy was potentially ruled out for the rest of the season because of a knee injury.
City play title their rivals Chelsea in Saturday’s late game and after losing both Premier League matches last season against Antonio Conte’s side, Guardiola’s hopes of recording a first win over the champions since becoming manager will suffer another sizeable blow if Agüero is ruled out.
Earlier on Thursday night, Agüero had posted a picture of himself on Instagram with the Colombian singer/songwriter Maluma. It is thought Agüero had been attending the singer’s concert before the accident. Media accounts in the player’s native Argentina have suggested he was returning from the concert in Amsterdam when the taxi he was in was involved in a crash.
Agüero’s first club Independiente tweeted: “Strength and prompt recovery. Everyone @ Independiente is with you in this difficult moment.”

Given City’s trip to Chelsea, questions may be asked regarding why Agüero was in the Netherlands 48 hours before such a serious match. Agüero has so far scored seven goals in eight appearances. He is also one goal away from equalling the club’s all-time scoring record.

below photos of the accident scene;