Sergio Agueros injury could impact Man Citys ambitions December 6, 2014 2:25:56 PM PST By John Brewin It was little surprise that Manuel Pellegrini was in no mood to speculate over the prognosis for Sergio Agueros injury. Manchester City must wait on news of their talisman. As the Argentinian striker lay still and clearly in agony in the second minute of their close-run victory over Everton, the worst was feared. The Chilean did not try to soft-shoe matters. Its impossible at this moment to know how long he will be out, said Pellegrini, before confirming what many amateur physicians suspected when Aguero dropped to the floor with knee twisting as he stretched for a loose ball. He has a problem with a ligament in his knee. We must wait for the doctor. Only a medical miracle will see Aguero now play against Roma on Wednesday night as City fight for their Champions League lives. For Pellegrini, European progress is vital to his future employment prospects, as is defending Citys title. Probably he will miss the game, Pellegrini said with typical understatement. If you have a problem in your ligament, it is difficult to play in three days. Its a big problem, because Sergio was in a very good moment, continued Pellegrini, again underselling just how incendiary Agueros impact has been on Citys season. Without the Argentinian, they would not have been in position to pounce on Chelseas slip at Newcastle. Beating Everton might be the first day of the rest of a new life without a player who has been the Premier Leagues best performer of the 2014-15 season. City are now three points off Chelsea, though the thrill of proving credentials was tempered by a growing injury list. It was important because Chelsea lost, and to recover points from the leaders, said Pellegrini. December is a very difficult month. You dont win the title but its a key month. Ni
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