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Gabriel McKay

Henrik Larsson provides Barcelona inspiration as Celtic legend tipped for key role teaching star 'to fight most difficult battle'

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero could finally make his Barcelona debut against Valencia at the weekend - and he's been told to follow Henrik Larsson 's lead.

The Argentine superstar moved to Camp Nou in the summer to play alongside compatriot Lionel Messi, only to see his friend and international team-mate leave for Paris Saint-Germain.

Aguero suffered a further setback when he sustained a calf injury that sidelined him for 10 weeks, meaning he's yet to play a single competitive game for Barça.

The departure of Messi, a grim financial situation and criticism of Ronald Koeman's approach have created dark clouds over Camp Nou, and the Man City icon has not been immune.

Doubts over his age and injury record have been voiced, but Catalan newspaper Sport believe it's Celtic legend Larsson from whom Aguero should take his lead.

The Swede is assistant to Koeman and, despite spending just two seasons at Barça, wrote his name into their history.

They wrote: "The Camp Nou awaits him (Aguero) with some skepticism, as on the day it welcomed Larsson, who arrived for free, at the age of 32, after being a legend at Celtic and ended up being one of the heroes of the Paris Champions League.

"If Kun needs any advice, let him look at his bench and ask for Henrik.

"He will teach you to fight the most difficult battle you have ever experienced - the one within."

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