Manchester City sweat on Aguero hamstring strain

The 24-year-old was withdrawn at half-time after feeling tightness in his leg, but David Platt insists the change was precautionary and the striker suffered just a "slight problem" By Paul ClennamManchester City striker Sergio Aguero could miss the club's Premier League clash with Tottenham after picking up an injury against Wigan.The Argentine was replaced at half-time after suffering from a tight hamstring during the clash at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, and faces a battle to be fit in time for Sunday's trip to White Hart Lane. MANCHESTER CITY LATEST8/1Carlos Tevez is 8/1 with William Hill to score two Moncler Manteau Femme outlet or more v TottenhamFirst-team coach David Platt indicated the 24-year-old was only withdrawn as a safety measure and did not sustain serious damage, however he admitted the player remains a doubt to face Champions League-chasing Spurs."He has got a problem, but it was a slight problem," he told reporters. "It was more of a precaution than anything else. He felt his Moncler Doudoune Femme outlet hamstring tighten up."Just the sheer proximity of the game on Sunday would Moncler outlet say he is a doubt."City will monitor Aguero and assess the extent of the damage over the next couple of days, before making a decision as to whether he will join the squad at the weekend - but the club feel the problem is unrelated to the hamstring tear the Argentine suffered in January.The Premier League champions are also likely to be relieved the forward has not suffering a recurrence of the knee problem that kept him sidelined at the start of the season and for much of March.Should Aguero miss the fixture against Andre Villas-Boas' side, City can rely on the good form of fellow Argentine Tevez - the forward netting the winner against Wigan.  

Manchester City striker Aguero dismisses talk of Real Madrid move

The Argentine Moncler Femme Veste outlet striker spoke to Goal about his future at the Etihad Stadium, speculation linking him with a move to the Liga giants and preparations for next season EXCLUSIVEBy Alex LabidouManchester City forward Sergio Aguero has dismissed talk of a possible move to Real Madrid and expects the Blues to bounce back from a disappointing season.A year after beating out Manchester United for the top spot in the Premier League, City finished second behind their rival and again failed to impress in the Champions League as they were left trophyless in 2012-13.Aguero, though, is not concerned and believes the club is headed in the right direction as they prepare to enter the new season with a new manager following Roberto Mancini's dismissal. MANCHESTER CITY LATEST9/4Manchester City are 9/4 with Paddy Power to win the Premier League next season"I'm happy to be part of a club that is growing so fast," Aguero told Goal. "I'm very happy to be at Manchester, it's been two years now but hopefully we are going to do bigger things in the next few years."Rumored to be upset at how City's season finished, Aguero was recently been linked to Real Madrid before signing a one-year extension with the Blues.A former player for Atletico Madrid, Real's biggest rival, Aguero was Moncler Doudoune Enfants outlet adamant that he never had interest in joining los Blancos and underlined his happiness at the Etihad Stadium."No, those were just rumors," Aguero said. "I'm committed to Manchester City, it's a great club."After setting the Premier League on fire with 23 league goals and leading City to its first title in 44 years in his debut season, Aguero was one of the many players who saw their performances dip last term.City also had a disappointing run in the Champions League, finishing fourth in its group, and lost in the FA Cup to Wigan - a team that was relegated from the Premier League shortly after.Aguero explained that there was not one particular reason why City disappointed last year and he believes that it was always going to be difficult to live up to the previous season, but was coy on the heavy speculation linking Manuel Pellegrini to the vacant managerial position."You can't win the title every year but we finished second, made the FA Moncler Manteau Homme outlet Cup final," Aguero said. "Hopefully next year we can titles again.""There's various rumors about it [Pellegrini] but we are going on holiday now. When we get back, whoever is the manager, we will be behind him and the club."Follow Alex Labidou on  

Allen wants fresh start at Liverpool after recovering from injury

The Wales international midfielder is looking forward to the new season after shoulder surgery and says that the Reds' new signings are settling in well to life at Anfield Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen is hoping for a "fresh start" at the club after recovering from a shoulder injury that disrupted his debut season at Anfield.The Wales international moved to Merseyside from Swansea City last season but missed the end of 2012-13 after undergoing surgery in March.However, the 23-year-old has now returned to full fitness and says that he cannot wait for the start of the new season. TRANSFERS LATEST13/8Real Madrid are 13/8 with BetVictor to sign Luis Suarez "It's brilliant to be back. Obviously we all enjoy our break and our holidays but, at the same time, we can't wait to get back in and get started," he told the club's official website."Having missed the end of last season, I personally couldn't wait to get back in. Hopefully I can put the injury behind me once and for all."I think, for anyone, your first year at a new club can be tough in some ways but I feel settled here now and I'm looking forward to a fresh start with the coming season. Hopefully I can put in some good performances."I think last season I may have put myself under too much pressure. So it's a case of just giving my best every day Kansas City Chiefs jerseys Presentation in training and in every match. That's all I can do, really."The Reds have been busy in the transfer market this summer, bringing in Iago Aspas, Kolo Toure, Luis Alberto and Simon Mignolet and Allen reports that the news faces are looking good. "They've settled in really well," he Washington Redskins jerseys Presentation added. "With new signings you sometimes worry that it might take them a little time to adapt but they've settled straight in and they've got into the swing of things straight away, which is a really, really positive sign." Baltimore Ravens jerseys Presentation

Allegri's job should be under threat, says Kaladze

The former Georgia defender believes that two seasons without a trophy means AC Milan are right to consider a replacement head coach Kakha Kaladze believes Massimiliano Allegri's position atAC Milan should be insecure following two successive trophyless seasons.A stunning resurgence in form in 2013 saw the Rossoneri seal a return to the Champions League on the final day of the season, but Allegri's future has still been called into question, with the likes of Frank Rijkaard linked to the post of late.Kaladze, who played 264 times for the Rossoneri in 10 years at the club, believes Allegri would only have himself to blame if he becomes the latest coaching head to roll in Serie A due to the sheer weight of expectation at San Siro."I do not know how things will go in the end," the former defender stressed to Tuttosport."I haven't spoken to [CEO Adriano] Galliani. But since I know Baltimore Ravens jerseys Presentation Milan, I say that no-one will be surprised by the situation. It is in the DNA of this club always to win. "Allegri over the last two years has not won anything, so it is natural to think that the president might replace him."I'm not saying he's done wrong. But this is Milan. If you do not win for two years in a row, it necessarily puts things into question."A last-gasp 2-1 win over Siena saw Allegri's side secure the final Champions League spot at the expense of Fiorentina on the last day of the season, and Dallas Cowboys jerseys Presentation Kaladze admits he shared the angst of Rossoneri supporters when watching the action unfold."I suffered at home with friends watching the final game of the season against Siena," the former Georgia international added. "But then, in the end, there was incredible joy. It is important to play in the Champions League. I still feel like a milanista."Kaladze, 35, is currently serving as Georgia's Minister of Energy in Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili's cabinet after embarking on a career in New Orleans Saints jerseys Presentation politics.

Spain's cycle of dominance is coming to an end, says Schuster

Bernd Schuster believes that Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund's wins over Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals is an indication that Spanish football's cycle is coming to an end.Bayern recorded a 4-0 win over Louis Vuitton Outlet Barca at the Allianz Arena last week, while BVB defeated Madrid 4-1 at the Signal Iduna Park, and Schuster feels it might be Germany's turn to become the dominant force."Football works in generations," michael kors 2013 Outlet the former West Germany international told Marca. "Over recent years Spain has had a great team and has produced some fantastic players, but every cycle comes to an end, much like what happened with Italy or Brazil."German football is trying to climb to the michael kors canada Outlet top of the pile right now. The first legs produced surprising results, but you have to believe it's possible michael kors bag Outlet online to turn the ties around."Madrid host Dortmund on Tuesday as they attempt to overturn their 4-1 first-leg loss, while Barcelona take on Bayern at Camp Nou on Wednesday.

Adrián San Miguel, portero del Betis La renovación llegará tarde o temprano

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Adrián Colunga se lesiona y es duda para el Valladolid

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