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Guardiola: No doubts about Jesus but Man City have other options to replace injured Aguero

Manchester City have no doubts over Gabriel Jesus' ability after Sergio Aguero suffered a knee injury that required surgery, says manager Pep Guardiola.

Jesus has only started 14 Premier League games this season but is set to play a pivotal role in the remainder of City's campaign after Aguero sustained the problem in Monday's 5-0 win over Burnley.

The Brazil international replaced Aguero in that game and Guardiola had positive words for the 23-year-old ahead of Thursday's away match against Chelsea.

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However, he insisted Jesus would not have to carry the load all by himself.