Sergio Aguero out of Argentina World Cup qualifiers with broken rib
Monday 2 October 2017 08:25, UK
Sergio Aguero is not in Argentina's squad for their final World Cup Qualifiers after breaking a rib in a car crash in Amsterdam.
The Manchester City striker is expected to come back in two to four weeks following the accident, which occurred at around 11pm as Aguero travelled back to an airport in a taxi after attending a gig, performed by Colombian singer/songwriter Maluma.
Aguero returned to Manchester to be treated by the club's doctors, and missed the club's 1-0 win over Chelsea away at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
The forward will not play a part in Argentina's vital final qualifiers for Russia 2018 against Peru (October 5) and Ecuador (October 10), with Jorge Sampaoli's side sat fifth in the South American standings.
Only the top four teams in the group qualify automatically, meaning Argentina could be forced to compete in a play-off to reach next summer's World Cup.
Manuel Lanzini also misses out on selection for Argentina after making his comeback for West Ham in the 1-0 win over Swansea on Saturday following a month-long lay-off with a knee injury.
