Sergio Aguero admits it “wasn’t easy” for him to meet the demands of Pep Guardiola during the early stages of the Catalan’s reign at Manchester City which sparked unwelcome transfer talk.
When a change in the dugout was made at the Etihad Stadium in 2016, it appeared tweaks to the playing staff could follow.
Aguero, who was famed for his predatory instincts in and around the penalty area, saw questions asked of his ability to fit a system favoured by Guardiola in which every player must pull their weight.
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The Argentine concedes that he finds the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss “intense”, with his game having to be changed accordingly.