Monday 14 September 2015 10:53, UK
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini hopes to have David Silva and Raheem Sterling available against Juventus on Tuesday, but Sergio Aguero is a major doubt for the Champions League opener.
Spanish playmaker Silva was left out of Saturday's last-gasp 1-0 win at Crystal Palace to rest an ankle knock and England winger Sterling was sidelined by a hamstring strain.
But the duo are expected to be back in the fold when City get their European campaign under way at the Etihad Stadium and Pellegrini said: "I hope both of them can be fit on Tuesday. We will see."
However, striker Aguero could miss the Group D showdown after limping off during the first half against Palace with a knee injury.
Pellegrini, who was angry that the challenge by Eagles skipper Scott Dann which forced Aguero off was not punished with a red card, is waiting for an update on the striker's fitness.
"It was an important kick on his knee," he said. "We'll see if he can recover between now and Tuesday.
"It's very difficult to say now. It's important to see how he recovers. We'll see."
