Man City manager Guardiola prepared for 'cold' decision on Aguero starting against Chelsea | OneFootball

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he will not emotion decide whether Sergio Aguero starts in the Champions League final.

Aguero missed Friday's victory at Newcastle with a leg injury and is not travelling to Brighton for Tuesday night's penultimate Premier League fixture.

The 32-year-old will leave City on a free transfer this summer, but it is not guaranteed he will be given a send-off against Chelsea in Europe's showpiece event on May 29.

"He has niggles,' Guardiola said of Aguero's fitness. "He felt something before Newcastle. Today he is still not fit. Hopefully he will be ready for Everton. I hope so, I hope so."

Asked about the final, Guardiola added: "I would say I'd be cold.

"I have to take a decision which is the best to win that game. If Sergio is fit he is going to help us, that is for sure, but it's the final of the Champions League."