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Brendan Rodgers outlines threat posed by Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal (REUTERS)
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Celtic will face Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday evening.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has told Sky Sports that he is aware of the threat posed by Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero.

The Bhoys will face City at Celtic Park in Champions League Group C on Wednesday evening.

Aguero is likely to start the match for Pep Guardiola’s side and will be a key player.

Celtic manager Rodgers has outlined the threat posed by the Argentina international striker, having faced him during his time as manager in the Premier League.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers before the match

“I have come across Aguero many times, I know his qualities and know the level he is at,” Rodgers told Sky Sports.

“His first goals in English football was against my team Swansea when he came on as substitute – and he actually cost more than our stadium at Swansea cost.

“He is a big talent, one of the leading strikers in the world but as a team they are operating at a really high level. They are world-class players working really hard.”

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero

Aguero is one of the best strikers in the world and is arguably the best in the Premier League.

The 28-year-old joined City from Spanish club Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2011 for a transfer fee reported by BT Sport and BBC Sport to be worth £38 million.

The Argentine striker has been in superb form so far this season and has been scoring goals for fun.

The former Independiente star has scored five goals and created six chances in four Premier League matches for the Citizens so far this season.

Aguero has scored three goals and created three chances in one Champions League game for City this season.

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal