The strike feels that his team relish the underdog tag in the final
Argentina's Sergio Aguero, right, speaks during a news conference next to teammate Maxi Rodriguez, left (Photo: AP)
Belo Horizonte: Argentina striker Sergio Aguero believes his side will relish the tag of underdog when they face Germany in the World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
The two sides’ contrasting routes to the final has made Joachim Loew’s men heavy favourites to win the World Cup for a fourth time as they smashed hosts Brazil 7-1 in their semifinal, whilst Argentina only squeezed past the Netherlands on a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw.
“Germany were always the favourites, along with Brazil, to win the World Cup,” the Manchester City man said on Thursday.“They continue to be so now. We need to play our own game and it suits us that all the pressure is on them.”Argentina’s road back to the final for the first time in 24 years has unexpectantly come on the back of a solid defensive record as their fearsome attack, including four-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi, has failed to hit top form.
And Aguero is aware they may have to withstand plenty of pressure from the Germans once more at the Maracana.“We are in the final and we have to play it and win it in whatever way possible,” the Argentine striker said.“We want to have control of the ball, but we know that Germany are a great team that know each other off by heart having played together for many years,” Sergio said.
“It is clear that Argentina always go out to win,” he added.And former Liverpool Maxi Rodriguez insisted Argentina were capable of beating anyone on their day.
“Germany are very strong, aggressive opponents, but if we are at our best we can beat anyone.”Aguero made his return to action for the final 40 minutes against the Dutch after missing the last 16 and quarter-final victories over Switzerland and Belgium respectively due to injury.
( Source : AFP )
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