Pep Guardiola has admitted Gabriel Jesus may not play for Manchester City again this season because of a metatarsal injury.

The Brazilian suffered the break in Monday’s 2-0 win at Bournemouth and underwent surgery on Thursday. His recovery is expected to include time back in his native country.

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Guardiola said: “Last night he had an operation, it was good, really good. The most important thing now is a good recovery. When he will be fit, I don’t know if it will be the end of the season or next season. Now to be calm, all our support to him and his family and waiting for when he is coming back. I don’t know if he will return this season. I don’t know. People say between two to three months.”

Jesus’s enforced absence may allow a recall to City’s starting XI for Sergio Agüero, who had been dropped for the past three games.

Guardiola said: “It’s not easy for the player who does not play. Sergio was more than professional. I don’t have doubts about Sergio - he has to do what he has done since the beginning of his career. Nothing more.”