• Striker to return to training ahead of Capital One Cup final
• Sidelined since January with hamstring injury

Sergio Agüero is hoping to return to training with Manchester City next week, which could see him back in time for the Capital One Cup final.

The Argentina striker, who has scored 26 goals in 25 appearances for City this season, has been sidelined since the end of January with a hamstring injury.

“Feeling very good about my last week of recovery work,” Agüero tweeted. “If I keep it up next week I’ll train with the team!”

That would suggest Saturday’s Barclays Premier League meeting with Stoke is too soon, but Agüero could be fit in time to face Sunderland at Wembley on March 2.

• Sergio Agüero
• Manchester City
• Capital One Cup

theguardian.com