Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus says he and his teammates are well aware of the message manager Pep Guardiola has sent with the treatment of Leroy Sane.

The pacey winger had an outstanding season last term but is out of favour so far in this campaign and was even left out of the squad for Saturday's clash with Newcastle.

"It's normal with this amazing squad," said Jesus. "Today it was Sane, but in the future, it's going to be me or other players too.

"I'm going to work hard to avoid that from happening to me, though."

"We all know the quality Sane has, his importance in the club," he added. "But it's the beginning of the season, it's normal that some players have started stronger or are more fit than others.

"I just hope when he comes back to the team he's at 100 percent and he's able to help us as he's always done"