14 - Javier Mascherano

[Barcafan 2304]

In what will be a tough visit to Bilbao, id say there would be merit in making our midfield really combative and play both Masch and Busquets

 

[Cal-FCB]

We'll be seeing more and more of him soon, especially with the CL games. I agree he may well be a sensible choice at San Mames, he'd certainly be an asset over there.

 

[FCBarca]

As long as he remains on the pitch, of course

 

[Pepe Silvia]

You are just brimming with positivity about our players lately! Haha

 

[FCBarca]

You are just brimming with positivity about our players lately! Haha

 

[putogusiluz8]

Bit off topic but is this why we call Mascherano "Badger." Lol it suits him.

 

[nebeer]

I agree with you 100%! He'll get to form eventually, he made a couple of good and clean tackles last night :flagvl8:

Yeah, I really liked the tackles he were making and how hungry he looked for the ball at times.

 

[Barcafan 2304]

Bit off topic but is this why we call Mascherano "Badger." Lol it suits him.

That thing is brilliant!

 

[VivaBarca]

Honey badgers are awesome.

 

[Hamzah]

It seems like he doesn't exist at the moment. I hope he doesn't get annoyed that he isn't playing.

 

[Barcafan 2304]

It seems like he doesn't exist at the moment. I hope he doesn't get annoyed that he isn't playing.

True but he will get a chance. Pep likes to rotate (not big wholesale changes, but a player will drop out for a rest here and there) and he will get a game soon

 

[Trequartista]

I want to know how it feels to be on the bench and some 19 years old kid playing,a bit harsh decision from Pep not to play him

 

[House of Flies]

Bit off topic but is this why we call Mascherano "Badger." Lol it suits him.

that was deaddllyyy

 

[Metaphysical]

Bit off topic but is this why we call Mascherano "Badger." Lol it suits him.

the origin of the nickname is thus:

mascherano > masch > mash > mash potato > bodger & badger > badger

but yes, the aggressive attitude of the badger makes it very apt.

 

[Barcaman]

I want to know how it feels to be on the bench and some 19 years old kid playing,a bit harsh decision from Pep not to play him

He needs to be patient. Keita playing so good isn't working in his favor despite the fact many would argue he is not competing with him.
Hope Pep uses him in Russia next week.