Manchester City have confirmed striker Sergio Aguero was involved in a car crash in Amsterdam, Netherlands on Thursday.
Unverified claims on Friday morning said the 29-year-old fractured a rib after the taxi in which he was travelling in Amsterdam struck a pillar.
Dutch police told Sky Sports News that two people were injured and taken to hospital, but would not confirm their names.
However, City later confirmed that Aguero was one of the people involved.
A club statement read: “Sergio Aguero will be assessed by club doctors on Friday after being involved in a road accident on Thursday.
“The City forward was in Holland on his day off and has sustained injuries.
“He will return to Manchester this morning and his status will be checked ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash at Chelsea.”
Aguero had earlier posted a picture of himself with Colombian singer Maluma on his Instagram account. He was understood to have been attending Maluma’s concert before the accident happened.
The City star’s former club, Independiente, tweeted a photo of Aguero with the words: ‘Strength and prompt recovery. Everyone @ Independiente is with you in this difficult moment.’
In-form Aguero has made a strong start to the current season, netting seven goals in all competitions, including a hat-trick at Watford earlier this month.
News of the accident comes at a bad time for Pep Guardiola’s side as they prepare to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge this Saturday, a match that pits the current Premier League leaders against the reigning champions.
City go into the match three points ahead of Antonio Conte’s side.
