He lay on the ground touching his chest in the 40th minute on Saturday against Alavés (1-1), his second start in a row in La Liga. Then Sergio Agüero was evacuated in an ambulance to a hospital in Barcelona. According to Spanish media, the 33-year-old Argentine striker is said to be suffering from cardiac arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a disturbance in the heart rate that may not be dangerous, but can also be an indication of other problems. Arrived this summer in Barcelona, the former Manchester City scorer has since been hospitalized to undergo numerous tests.
This Monday, his club gave some details about his state of health. “Yesterday (Sunday) I spoke with him on WhatsApp, he is calm. He is locked in his room, as he says ”, explained Sergi Barjuan, interim coach of FC Barcelona, in a press conference before the Champions League match at Dynamo Kiev. A little later, FC Barcelona issued a statement, indicating that he would be absent for at least three months.
Only five games played since his arrival
“Kun Agüero was subjected to a therapeutic diagnostic process by Dr. Josep Brugada. He will be absent for three months, the time to assess the effectiveness of the treatment and determine the rehabilitation process, ”said the club.
A new blow therefore for Sergio Agüero who lives a complicated start with Barça. Come to play with his friend Lionel Messi, gone to PSG, he did not have the opportunity. Injured in the calf, he could not play again until mid-October. His record is five matches (all competitions), for a goal scored. Unfortunately, he will still have to wait to find the lawns.
