Dzeko: Kun can only get better

17 August 2011 06:52
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko says Sergio Aguero will "get better and better", while also backing himself to improve on his first season.[LNB] Aguero, the £38million summer buy from Atletico Madrid, came off the bench to score twice and set up another goal in a sensational debut appearance on Monday.[LNB]The Argentina forward's heroics turned what might have been a laboured season-opening Premier League win over promoted Swansea into a 4-0 rout at the Etihad Stadium.[LNB]Dzeko, a costly acquisition himself at £27million last season, is yet to make a major impact at the club but is convinced of the merits of Aguero's arrival despite increased competition.[LNB]The Bosnian said: "It's amazing for a new player to come on for the last 30 minutes and score two goals.[LNB]"I am very happy for him, but I am also happy for City in getting a player like him - he can only help us in the future.[LNB]"And he is not even 100% fit yet. In the next games he can only get better and better.[LNB]"He scored twice when not fit, so we can't wait to see what he is like at 100%.[LNB]"Every good player is welcome to our team as we want to win titles."[LNB]With Carlos Tevez looking increasingly likely to stay at City - beyond one more transfer deadline day at least - and Mario Balotelli to return if side issues are addressed, Dzeko is under pressure for his place.[LNB]The 25-year-old struggled for goals last season after his arrival from Wolfsburg in January but has been lifted by a fine strike in last week's Community Shield and the opener against Swansea.[LNB]Dzeko added: "The beginnings have always been slow for me, and that was the case at City, but this year I feel fit and I feel very good. I feel much better than last season.[LNB]"For every player it is important to be fit and have a good pre-season behind him. This summer I have done everything with the team and that makes you feel better."[LNB]"I want to improve in every game, but I have started the season well. I try to do my best in every game to help the team."[LNB]Balotelli, who had run-ins with manager Roberto Mancini during the club's pre-season tour of North America, was an unused substitute on Monday.[LNB]The £24million Italian had also been criticised for heading straight down the Wembley tunnel after being taken off during the Community Shield against Manchester United.[LNB]Despite those apparent problems, Mancini insists there are no major issues.[LNB]Mancini said: "Mario has his position.[LNB]"For me Mario is an important player but I have always said he needs to improve. He is an important player for us, like Edin, like Aguero, like Carlos."[LNB]

Source: Team_Talk