Pep Guardiola insists he will not rush Sergio Aguero back into first-team action despite Manchester City's worrying form in front of goal.
The Argentine was an unused substitute in the 2-0 loss to Tottenham on Saturday after returning from his latest injury. The result left City languishing in mid-table.
They have scored just 10 goals in their opening eight league games, a poor return for a team with the attacking qualities of Guardiola's men. Aguero's return to fitness has been heralded as the solution to City's troubles.
'I'm not going to say we don't need Sergio, we do need him,' said Guardiola.