Sergio Agüero is hopeful of playing again this season despite the knee problem suffered in Manchester City’s 5-0 win over Burnley, with the striker due to have a scan on Tuesday.
The 32-year-old is thought to have avoided ligament damage which might have ended his campaign. Instead he may miss about a month, meaning Pep Guardiola could have him available before the Premier League season finishes and for the FA Cup final on 1 August, should the holders get there.
He should be fit when City resume their Champions League campaign on 7 or 8 August with a last-16 second leg against Real Madrid. City hold a 2-1 advantage from the opening leg.
Agüero, the club’s all-time highest scorer, was forced off near half-time of the victory at the Etihad Stadium, being replaced by Gabriel Jesus.