Published on 05:18 PM, October 09, 2015

Man City striker Sergio Aguero injured playing for Argentina

Argentina's forward Sergio Aguero is assisted by medical staff during their Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers match against Ecuador, at the Nacional stadium in Santiago de Chile, on October 8, 2015. Photo: AFP

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero suffered a hamstring injury while playing for Argentina in the 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat by Ecuador.

Aguero, who scored five goals in City's win against Newcastle on 3 October, was carried off after 22 minutes.

The 27-year-old is set to have a scan and looks likely to miss Argentina's game against Paraguay next week.

Aguero had only just returned to fitness after a knee injury earlier in the season.

A statement on the City website said: "The striker pulled up holding his left hamstring while chasing a long ball downfield."

The Premier League leaders are next in action against Bournemouth on 17 October.

Elsewhere in South America, Brazil were beaten 2-0 by Chile in their World Cup qualifier, with Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez and Eduardo Vargas scoring the goals.