Should Argentina Risk Starting Sergio Aguero?

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Published: July 11, 2014

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As the euphoria of a gruelling penalty shoot-out victory over the Netherlands finally dies down, Argentina turn their attention to their next match. It is not just any old clash.

On Sunday, Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium will play host to the Albiceleste and Germany in the World Cup final, a third meeting in the competition's decider for the two proud nations. 

Contrary to what many expected, it has been defensive stability rather than electrifying attack that has steered Alejandro Sabella's men through Brazil so far. With only three goals conceded in the entire tournament, the team holds a record low of the four teams to make it to the semi-finals. 

With just eight registered at the other end, four of those coming from the boot of Lionel Messi and another attributed to an unwilling Bosnia and Herzegovina own goal, Argentine matches have more often than not been tense affairs. So far it has suited them down to the ground, brushing off criticism of uninspiring play as they marched into the final. 

But Sabella will have a big decision on Sunday, concerning a player that was absolutely vital to the Albiceleste's attacking potency prior to the World Cup. 

Sergio Aguero entered the Netherlands match with 10 minutes left of regular time in place of Gonzalo Higuain up front. It was no regular substitution. El Kun recovered from a muscle injury sustained against Nigeria in impressive time, per Metro, missing clashes against Belgium and Switzerland before appearing in the semi-final and converting during the penalty shoot-out. 



But Argentina fans should not get too excited about the Manchester City star's cameo. If the nation's coaching staff do not see a big improvement on the physical side from Aguero in the days leading up to the final, there is no way that he should start. 

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