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Manchester City could be forced to start the season without two players
Sergio Aguero and Pablo Zabaleta could both be missing for the Citizens
Their availability depends on Argentina's Copa America progression
Manager Manuel Pellegrini insists he will give all his players 30-day break

Published: 19:03 EDT, 9 May 2015 | Updated: 05:44 EDT, 10 May 2015

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Manchester City stars Sergio Aguero and Pablo Zabaleta will miss the start of the next Premier League season if Argentina reach the final of the Copa America this summer.

Manager Manuel Pellegrini insists he will give all his players competing in South America's continental championship a 30-day break after the tournament to recharge their batteries for the new season.

The final in Chile is due to take place on July 4 and with the Premier League season beginning on August 8, it would leave Pellegrini with the dilemma of whether to pick them after only three days training following a month's inactivity.