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Summary Sergio Aguero could be involved against Stoke City after training with Manchester City's first-team
Sergio Aguero will resume training with Manchester Citys first-team squad on Friday and could be involved against Stoke City the following day.The 24-year-old Argentina striker has been out since injuring his knee in Citys opening game of the season. When asked if he could be involved at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday, the Italian added: Maybe.Fellow forward Mario Balotelli has been cleared to play if needed after undergoing laser eye surgery during the international break.The Italian had had difficulty wearing his contact lenses after being affected by conjunctivitis.Mancini said: Mario is OK. Mario now sees everything.England midfielder Gareth Barry is close to returning after overcoming the abdominal problem that kept him out of Euro 2012 but defender Micah Richards remains sidelined with an ankle injury.Mancini reported no new injury problems with players returning to the club from international duty, including three of the clubs transfer deadline day signings - defenders Maicon and Matija Nastasic and midfielder Javi Garcia.Those three, along with winger Scott Sinclair are in competition to make their debut for the club on Saturday.
