Manchester City's Aguero calls for patience amid injury woes

Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero says he is struggling to shake off the knee injury that has sidelined him for a majority of the season and needs more time to return to full fitness.

Aguero, City`s record goalscorer, has made just six appearances in all competitions this season after missing the start of the campaign following knee surgery.

The 32-year-old Argentine featured as a substitute in Tuesday`s 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion but missed a training session ahead of Saturday`s trip to Southampton.

"It`s difficult," Aguero told British media. "Sometimes my knee is good, sometimes a little bit bad. I`m doing everything to help the physio and medical staff to improve.

"I need a little bit of time but I came back in the week, and I hope to be at my best. Now I need time, but it`s a long season."

City are ninth in the Premier League, eight points behind leaders Liverpool, but Aguero is confident his side will be able to mount a title challenge.

"We always believe that we can challenge for the title. In the Premier League, you win two games and then you`re near the top. We need to be calm, play the same way, because City always fights for the titles. Always," he said.

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