Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero was forced off prematurely during his first start at the Nou Camp having had breathing problems while out on the pitch.
Aguero has endured a tough time of it since signing for Barca on a free transfer in the summer, hence why his first starting appearance on home turf has come on October 30th.
The Argentine will have been hoping to put all of that behind him and make the difference for the Catalan side against Alaves this evening. Unfortunately, his night was interrupted.
Aguero had to leave the field of play during the first-half as it became clear that he was struggling to breathe. The cause of the respiratory issues is not clear at this point in time.
Sergio Aguero seemed to be having trouble breathing and had to exit today’s match in the 41′
Hope everything is ok with el Kun ? pic.twitter.com/geovyFRRiY
— International Champions Cup (@IntChampionsCup) October 30, 2021
#BarçaAlavés | Minuto 40′ #Aguero se tomó la garganta y se tiró sobre el campo.
La asistencia médica se hizo presente con todo y camilla.
Al final Kun no la necesitó para salir caminando. Coutinho ingresó en su lugar. pic.twitter.com/dbkE6Melvd
— Deportes_PL (@tododeportes_pl) October 30, 2021
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The veteran striker was replaced by Philippe Coutinho and immediately tended to my medical staff. There is currently no suggestion that his condition is serious.
That said, it is the kind of on-field problem that will have fans anxious, so we await further news on Aguero’s condition and wish him all the best in the meantime.