Official: Sergio Aguero already picks up his first injury with Barcelona ahead of Juventus clash

FC Barcelona has released the final squad list ahead of the anticipated game against Juventus in the Joan Gamper trophy. Notably excluded from the final list is Sergio Aguero, who has a right calf injury according to the medical statement from the club.

The game on Sunday was widely anticipated to be the Argentine striker’s first game in the infamous Garnet-and-blue. Now, however, further tests will be conducted to find out the exact extent of the injury and to outline the recovery schedule.

Since his arrival from Manchester City on 31st of May, Sergio Aguero won the Copa America with the Argentine National team. Despite not being a regular starter, the striker did have his little contribution, a lovely assist to former Barcelona captain Lionel Messi.

On the 31st of July, the striker joined training at the Ciutat Esportiva ahead of schedule. After an initial focus on fitness, he began training with the ball and united with the rest of their squad earlier this week.

However, his much-anticipated debut for Barcelona will have to wait after the Argentine faced an early setback in his Barcelona career.

When the player signed from Manchester City, fans raised questions over his fitness record. Last season with Manchester City, Aguero found himself out of action for a significant part of the season owing to fitness issues.

It is too early to judge the future with the single injury, however, this is far from the fairytale start the player and fans expected. For Aguero to prove valuable to the side, his fitness will have to be taken care of with utmost attention.