Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero out for THREE MONTHS after being ‘diagnosed with arrhythmia and will undergo full heart check’ after feeling pain in his chest during his full home debut against Alaves
- Sergio Aguero felt pain in his chest after jumping for the ball against Alaves
- The Barcelona striker was taken to hospital for checks after being substitute
- SPORT claim the Argentine has been diagnosed with an abnormal heart rate
- Marca claim Aguero will remain under the supervision of medical professionals
Sergio Aguero has been told to rest for three months because of a heart problem.
A Barcelona statement said: ‘The player has undergone a diagnostic and therapeutic process by Doctor Josep Brugada and will be out of action during the next three months as the effectiveness of treatment is evaluated.’
The 33-year-old spent Sunday and Monday in hospital in Barcelona as extensive cardiac tests were carried out.
Barcelona star Sergio Aguero has been diagnosed with arrhythmia after going off vs Alaves
The referee immediately signalled for medical help as Aguero complained of a breathing issue
Aguero left the field unaided but will now have to undergo a full heart check after initial tests
A preliminary diagnosis suggested he was suffering from heart arrhythmia.
The former Manchester City striker asked to be taken off after 40 minutes of Barcelona’s draw with Alaves on Saturday night complaining of chest discomfort.
Aguero was making his first start at the Nou Camp since his summer transfer but his evening lasted just 41 minutes.
The Argentinian reported chest discomfort and appeared to be suffering breathing problems, although he managed to walk from the field as he was replaced by Philippe Coutinho.
Speaking ahead of Barca’s Champions League Group E match against Dynamo Kiev in Ukraine on Tuesday, caretaker coach Sergi Barjuan said Aguero remains ‘calm’.
Barjuan said: ‘I talked to him and he’s calm. He’s confined to his room but considering the situation he’s calm.’
Aguero’s former team Manchester City, for whom he scored a record-breaking 260 goals, sent a message of support and wished him well, as did former team-mate Raheem Sterling.
Sterling tweeted on Sunday: ‘Stay strong my brother @aguerosergiokun, we’re all with you. Get well soon.’
There was real concern shown towards Aguero by his team-mates as he got back to his feet
Gerard Pique will miss the game at Dynamo Kiev after suffering a right knee injury
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