14 - Javier Mascherano

Cule4life

The Culest
Masch can't cut it against big teams. We will not overcome our vulnerability against set pieces if we don't get height in the side. Im fine with him playing against La Liga teams.
But thinking long term we either should sell Song and move Masch to DM or sell Masch and get strong pacy defenders like Balanata/Dede. I cant recall any top team having a midget as a CB.
 

CatalinR10

Senior Member
Masch can't cut it against big teams. We will not overcome our vulnerability against set pieces if we don't get height in the side. Im fine with him playing against La Liga teams.
But thinking long term we either should sell Song and move Masch to DM or sell Masch and get strong pacy defenders like Balanata/Dede. I cant recall any top team having a midget as a CB.



I would rather sell Song and keep Mascherano. Mascherano is good when facing La Liga opponents but against the top teams , I almost shit my pants when the ball is near him.
 

Ghost

New member
1 mistake, but it was expected after injury, improved along the game.
Agree. He was good.


Still, we need at least 1 new world-class CB if we plan to actually challange for the title the next seasons.
 
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Meitux

Active member
The one with Madrid at the Super Cup in the Bernabeu as well, which resulted in a goal by the way.. He will never be a complete CB, i don't know if ''he's said'' to go out for the ball every single time but it looks to me he does that because he doesn't have the best judging for a situation and decisioning. He's thinking and playing like a defensive midfielder but this time he hasn't got anyone behind him.
 

Kerrybai

New member
Delighted about that horrible goal. It cost us a win but in the long run it will nail into Tat's head that he needs a new CB. We should still win this group and now hopefully Tata will be ringing up his scouts in South America.
 

Gohan

Super Saiyan
Mascherano made the mistake, yes. But worked like a madman after it. Good interception, aggresive play. Good overall performance.

Unlucky with his mistake though.
 

Barcaman

Administrator
Staff member
Unfortunately you can't have a good game if you cost your team points.
Mascherano has a great attitude but I am not so sure if he should be our first choice cb.
 

Cule4life

The Culest
Even when he committed that mistake of a poor clearance, he made another mistake. He got too close to Pique to try to double tag Robinho. Thats the instincts of a DM not a CB. A true CB would have drifted away letting Pique handle Robinho and try to cover any potential cross from Robinho.

We cant afford having such "mistakes" against Bayern, Madrid, Dortmund etc. I wouldnt even call them mistakes as Masch is not a CB. Everyone except the Barca management knows this

And he was outjumped by Mexes on the corner which almost cost a goal. Again with midgets we cant defend setpieces
 
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fcbdna

Banned
Becoming a serial error maker in the CL. . . . . Time to make some money. . . . I heard Napoli are interested. We can't have a stockpile of semi average CB's. Our only CB general is getting old. Sell Masch now and buy Balanta and/or Hummels.
 
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tariqo

Guest
i don't blame him , just balme who still trust him after that epic fail vs chelsea
 
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Messi+Eto

Guest
^ No. . . . .

Becoming a serial error maker in the CL. . . . . Time to make some money. . . . I heard Napoli are interested. We can't have a stockpile of semi average CB's. Our only CB general is getting old. Sell Masch now and buy Balanta and/or Hummels.

This!
 

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