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I HOPE HE'S WELL

Antonio Conte says Sergio Aguero car crash injury does not change Chelsea vs Manchester City

CHELSEA manager Antonio Conte has said that the serious injury to Sergio Aguero will not change his preparation for Manchester City.

The Argentine was involved in a serious car crash overnight, breaking ribs as a taxi driver smashed into a lamppost in Amsterdam.

 Sergio Aguero was injured after a taxi crashed in Amsterdam on Thursday night
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Sergio Aguero was injured after a taxi crashed in Amsterdam on Thursday night

Aguero was in the Netherlands to see Colombian pop star Maluma.

The 29-year-old was saved by his seatbelt as he was being driven back to the airport - but is still facing up to two months out.

Speaking ahead of their titanic clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening, Conte offered his well wishes to the striker.

He said that the injury will not change his plan, however.

The Italian said: "No, first of all I am sorry for this situation.

"I hope his feeling is good, but when you have this accident it might not do. I hope he is well."

 Sergio Aguero was travelling back to the airport from a pop concert when his car crashed
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Sergio Aguero was travelling back to the airport from a pop concert when his car crashed
 Aguero has confirmed he has broken a rib in Argentine media
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Aguero has confirmed he has broken a rib in Argentine media
 The Chrysler PT Cruiser Sergio Aguero was travelling crashed into a pole
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The Chrysler PT Cruiser Sergio Aguero was travelling crashed into a pole
 Antonio Conte wished Aguero well and said he was not concerned with players going away on their days off
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Antonio Conte wished Aguero well and said he was not concerned with players going away on their days offCredit: Alamy Live News

Conte was also asked whether he was surprised Aguero had travelled abroad so close to the big game.

"It was a day off, I prefer to talk about my players and not other players or clubs," he added.

"It is a lack of respect to judge or give evaluations."

Players going abroad is quite a common practice on their days off and Conte said he was not worried at all at the practice.

"Honestly, I am not worried.

"I have players to make the best decision.

"When there is a room to travel to go see a game.

"I was a player, when you have a day off you must take your own responsibility to make the best decision for yourself and the club.

I like to give responsibility. The players are not kids, they are men who have a family.

"It is important to give the right responsibility and then they have to make the best decision."

 Sergio Aguero had been enjoying himself in Amsterdam
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Sergio Aguero had been enjoying himself in AmsterdamCredit: Instagram @10aguerosergiokun
 Aguero had been in the Dutch capital to see Colombian pop star Maluma - giving him one of his signed Man City shirts
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Aguero had been in the Dutch capital to see Colombian pop star Maluma - giving him one of his signed Man City shirtsCredit: Instagram @Maluma
 The 23-year-old is huge in the Latin countries and has almost 30million Instagram followers
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The 23-year-old is huge in the Latin countries and has almost 30million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @maluma

Speaking to Argentine media, Aguero is quoted as saying: "The taxi driver did not see the curve and skid. And when he skidded, we hit the pole.

"I broke my rib, now I'm resting. It hurts me badly. I'll be discharged in a little while."

Pep Guardiola confirmed he will be out for a while, although didn't give a solid time.

The Man City boss said: "I’ll speak this afternoon with him. But I know he’s OK and we hope he will recover as soon as possible.

"He cannot play tomorrow. He cannot go with Argentina. I don’t know until he sees the doctor, but the first impression is that he’s broken the rib but how many days he’ll be out, I don’t know."

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