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26th Sep 2015

Best midfielder played with? Sergio Aguero chooses someone other than Toure, Silva and Pastore

Spoilt for choice

Darragh Murphy

Sergio Aguero has had the pleasure of playing with some of the best midfielders in the world.

He has worked with the powerhouse Yaya Toure, the playmaker David Silva and the passmaster Javier Pastore but has plumped for someone else as his pick for the greatest.

The Manchester City striker was asked by UEFA.com for the best midfielder he’s played with and his answer may surprise some.

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“Javier Mascherano. Because I think he is a player who feels the pulse of a game – he knows the moment when it’s going well or badly. He is a reference point for what you need on the pitch.”


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