Aguero: Winning Copa America would repay World Cup debt

Posted Friday, July 03, 2015 by Goal.com

The Manchester City striker struggled in Brazil due to injury but feels that leaving Chile with the trophy would go some way to making up for that

Sergio Aguero is hoping that triumphing in the Copa America 2015 final with Argentina can make up for his inability to perform at his best during the World Cup.

La Albiceleste went all the way to the showpiece event in Brazil last year before suffering defeat to a Mario Götze extra-time winner for Germany at the Maracanã.

Agüero struggled for form and fitness throughout that tournament, but has impressed for Argentina in Chile with three goals so far and hopes he can repay the debt he feels he has accrued from his below-par contribution in Brazil.

"I always said that what happened at the World Cup, because I did not get there in the best condition, kept a thorn in me," Agüero told La Nacion.

"Now I feel better, I arrived better and it's a debt that I'm trying to pay in the Copa. We will always have a bitter taste from the final with Germany, but winning the Copa would give us much happiness."

The Manchester City striker is La Albiceleste's highest-scoring player in Chile, while captain Lionel Messi has only found the net once so far.

However, Agüero defended his team-mate's contribution and insisted he is always good to have in the side.

"He is calm. If the team wins, he's OK," he said.

"What happens is that everyone goes out to mark him, two or three defenders, and it leaves others free.

"It's always good to have Leo and the goal will come."