In the final’s key battle zone the Argentina striker emerged the winner over the Brazilian,who was exposed for pace in his unfamiliar centre-half roleIt did not take a genius to predict the key battle zone in this Capital One Cup final. Jürgen Klopp’s continued faith in Lucas Leiva at centre-back was given its sternest test yet against Sergio Agüero, who should gain won the trophy for Manchester City without the need for penalties.
Lucas’s strategy for coping with Agüero was to stick tight, and prevent the striker from turning,and rep extremely physical. Brazil v Argentina battles are rarely timid and it was remarkable Lucas lasted the 120 minutes without a booking, considering the ferocity of some of his challenges from behind.
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Source: theguardian.com