Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will miss the start of the season after failing to recover from a knee injury.
The Argentinian is yet to take part in full training since breaking down in June and has been ruled out of Man City’s opening game against Wolves on Monday.
Pep Guardiola had hoped Aguero would be able to take part in the Champions League closing stages last month, but his recovery has taken longer than club medics expected.
City’s manager said: “He still hasn’t had one training session with us.”
It means Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus is set to lead City’s attack as Guardiola’s only like-for-like back up.
Riyad Mahrez has been back in training this week after testing positive for Covid-19, but Aymeric Laporte, who also tested positive, is also out of the Wolves game.
“Riyad came back a few days ago, he’s training,” said Guardiola.
“Today is the first day for Laporte. Riyad is available, but Laporte not yet.”
New signings Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres, who arrived from Bournemouth and Valencia respectively, could both be involved on Monday.
Guardiola added: “I see the team in incredible mood. It is a joy to work with them.
"We’ve got good expectations to play good football, get the results they deserve and continue the consistency.”
Predicted Man City lineup to face Wolves (4-3-3): Ederson; Walker, Fernandinho, Ake, Mendy; De Bruyne, Rodri, Gundogan; Mahrez, Jesus, Sterling.
