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#1 Putting shackles on Fernandinho.
Fernandinho is the lynchpin of Manchester City side. His vibrant style of play sets the tone for other players. The Brazilian often does the "dirty work" of winning possession for his team and recycling it. He is a midfield wall in the City side and provides impetus to his team's game.
The midfield dynamo makes two tackles and averages 1.6 interceptions per game in the league this season. He not only provides the engine but also commands the play for his mates, as he averages 73.07 passes per league game. The dual contribution from the Brazilian underscores his pivotal role.
Chelsea could control the Manchester City side in their League Cup clash where the game ended 0-0 after 120 minutes and City clinched the title by winning on penalties. The London outfit restrained Fernandinho by cutting the pass routes to and from him. They made it hard for the midfielder to receive the ball and spread it among his teammates. The 33-year-old completed only 35 passes that day, which is considerably low compared to his average.
Mauricio Pochettino and his Tottenham side need to find a similar way to contain the midfield enforcer. The midfield trio of Victor Wanyama, Moussa Sissoko, and Christian Eriksen could form a triangle around h Fernandinho to stifle him.
