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Manchester City forward Sergio Agüero isolates himself after coming into close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, coach Pep Guardiola said.
Aguero was expected to start their FA Cup third-round tie against second-division Birmingham City on Sunday, but did not make the team of the day as Guardiola’s side sealed a 3-0 win after two. goals from Bernardo Silva and one from Phil Foden.
“Unfortunately he was in contact more than usual with a person who is positive. He must isolate himself for a few days,” Guardiola said of Aguero, who has played nine games in all competitions this season.
“I don’t know exactly why he’s been tested like all of us six times in the last 10-15 days, so he’s negative.
“Today I think he was also negative, but the protocols say that in some cases we isolate ourselves and in other cases we continue to play soccer.”
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City has recently battled a COVID-19 outbreak, with six players testing positive. His Premier League match at Everton was postponed and his training ground was closed for two days as a precaution.
Goalkeeper Scott Carson, defender Eric Garcia and midfielder Cole Palmer are also in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
Guardiola added that defender Aymeric Laporte, who has been out of action since City’s win over Arsenal last month, is approaching a comeback.
“Laporte yesterday had a first session alone,” he said. “So hopefully in a week (it will be available). I don’t know exactly, but hopefully in a week, 10 days will be fine.”
