The Argentinean maestro admits that Alex Song is making a few mistakes as a centre-back, but also believes that the former Arsenal man is a solution to Barcelona’s defensive problems.
Barcelona signed the former Arsenal player, Alex Song, during the last summer transfer window and even though many criticized the signing of the Cameroonian star, Javier Mascherano has shown his support for him.
Alex Song used to play for the Premier League club, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429, till last season.
The Cameroonian star was able to impress the footballing fans around the world as, despite playing as a holding midfielder, Alex Song was able to show his outstanding passing ability.
Song was able to give out a few assists for the Gunners and his chemistry with the team was phenomenal.
However, the thing that made him a different player as compared to others was his tackling ability in the midfield.
Song’s strong built allowed him to win the ball easily in the midfield.
Moreover, his aerial ability is simply exceptional and that is the reason why Tito Vilanova decided to sign the Cameroonian star.
Not only does Alex Song possess the ability to pass the ball with accuracy; in fact, his tackling ability is quite exceptional.
Just like the Argentinean star, Javier Mascherano, Alex Song is also currently playing in the centre-back role for Barcelona.
The former Arsenal man has adapted well with the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 team and he managed to impress during his few performances with La Blaugrana.
While speaking about http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-Song-c4804, Javier Mascherano said that he supports his signing and he is the solution to La Blaugrana’s performances.
The former Argentinean captain said:
“There were problems at centre back even before I arrived. But this year, with the arrival of Alex Song, hopefully that will stop.
“There may be times when he does not look like a natural defender, but he will make up for that with his attitude, desire and focus. It happened to me as well.
Barcelona’s defensive line-up is not doing well in terms of fitness as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Adriano-c3773 and Eric Abidal are all out injured with their respective injuries.
Therefore, Alex Song and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jordi-Alba-c19111 will be taking the left full-back role for the Catalan giants.
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