Pep Guardiola has compared Sergio Aguero’s predatory instincts to those of a “lion in the jungle” as the Argentinian prepares for his Manchester City farewell.
Aguero, City’s record scorer with 258 goals, is set to make his final home appearance for the club as the champions wrap up their Premier League campaign against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
The 32-year-old is leaving the club at the end of the season after a decade’s outstanding service that has yielded 12 major trophies, including five Premier League titles.
The City boss was also unwilling to be drawn on remarks from Kane praising City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne.
He said: “I know you are relating it to these comments but, honestly, I don’t want to talk about that.”
Guardiola insists he will not be protecting his players this weekend ahead of the Champions League final. Kyle Walker, Ilkay Gundogan and Raheem Sterling are all fit after problems in midweek.
Guardiola said: “We are going to put players out I decide to win the game.
“We have six days until the final of the Champions League and if one player is injured, unlucky. They can get injured today or tomorrow, the moment you put the boots on.
“Kyle could not play against Brighton because he twisted his ankle a little bit playing with his children. Sometimes it happens.”
