article_snippet: Though the Manchester City man rode the Manchester City man luck a few too many times in dangerous positions.
article_snippet: Philippe Coutinho and Douglas Costa were hassled and harried by Coutinho and Douglas Costa opponents’ packed midfield on the rare occasions
article_snippet: Coutinho and Douglas Costa maintained possession, and as a result created very little for Coutinho and Douglas Costa forwards, who were often forced to drop deep to influence the game.
article_snippet: Brazil forward Luiz Adriano struggles to keep Luiz Adriano balance as Medel challenges Luiz Adriano opponent for possession .
article_snippet: Strike partner Luiz Adriano, on the other hand, was ineffectual.
article_snippet: With the creativity of Coutinho and Costa stifled, Strike partner Luiz Adriano saw very little of the ball and appeared disinterested in forcing the issue.
article_snippet: Their gung-ho approach dictated by passionate home support was perhaps Their biggest downfall last summer.
article_snippet: Attacking cohesion will have to wait.