Daniel Agger Starts
Jamie Carragher Starts
When Agger was fit in 2012 Liverpool were still out of form but only conceded, on average, 0.86 clear-cut chances per game. Whilst Carragher has started this has increased to 2 clear cut chances per game conceded. The opposition have taken advantage of this and converted 50% of them whilst Carragher has been playing too which is a better conversion rate. In the last six games alone Liverpool have conceded 14 clear cut chances and shipped seven goals from these clear cut chances.
Agger Defensive Stats 2012
Carragher Defensive Stats 2012
Carra has attempted 21 duels/tackles in 6 games (3.5 per game) in 2012 whilst Daniel Agger has attempted 58 in 5 games (11.6 per game) in 2012. There’s a massive difference in attempted tackles/duels that the team misses out on there and it’s clear that Carra holds back and doesn’t challenge as much as he’s conscious of being beaten or even giving away free kicks.