Javi Martinez insists he will play in any position Guardiola likes – Football News
Spanish international Javi http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Martinez-c24468 has claimed that he will play in any position Pep Guardiola will like him to. The midfielder stated that he is willing to play on any position on the pitch the manager asks him to as he has always played for the team.
Bayern Munich have a sensational midfield for next season and it is extremely hard to predict which players will be starting next season. Martinez will be competing with the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thiago-c34888 Alcantara for a place in the side next season.
However, a thing that goes in favour of the player is that he can also play as a centre-back. Martinez admitted that Pep has talked nothing about the formation next season and is ready to serve the team in any way possible. He is looking forward to play in the heart of defence as well, even though he had stated last season that he prefers a midfield role.
“Guardiola is the coach and I will play wherever he decides to use me. We have not spoken about this yet, though, so I do not know what Pep has in mind,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
On the other hand, the former Athletic Bilbao man admitted that his main focus at the moment is to reach full fitness. The player was with the national side for the FIFA Confederations Cup which took place in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858 earlier this month. The Spaniards lost to Brazil in the final.
“For now, the most important thing for me is to reach the same fitness levels as the players who have been training a bit longer already. I intend to take things one step at a time,” he concluded.
Javi Martinez made a total of 43 appearances for Bayern Munich in all competitions last season and scored three times in the process. The player won the precious treble with the Reds comprising of the league title, German Cup and the UEFA Champions League. Martinez has been in impressive form of late and he will be looking to continue his improvement.
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