The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 footballer has advised his compatriots to refrain from copying the style of play adopted by the Catalans.
Barcelona’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Mascherano-c18071 is of the opinion that the playing style of his club is completely different from the Argentine national side.
The midfielder/defender emphasized that La Blaugrana’s technique and tactics are the result of years of practice and evolution. He insisted that Barca’s style was evolved over a long time and that the Argentines do not have the same amount of time at their
disposal.
Mascherano’s statement has come in association with La Albiceleste’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2014. The Blues are preparing for the most prestigious tournament in football, which is set to take place in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858 after two years.
In the recent decade, the South Americans have failed to make a mark on the International stage and have shown signs of struggle in almost every tournament that they have participated in.
Many believe that the inclusion of stars such as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sergio-c33030 Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain and Angel di Maria among others is supposed to have led the Blues to silverware. However, it has been a different story altogether and not even Messi has been able
to inspire his native side to an international trophy.
On the other side, La Azulgrana have managed to establish themselves among of the greatest teams of all sides.
Mascherano stressed that he has learned a great deal at the Nou Camp outfit, particularly mentioning the club’s former head coach, Pep Guardiola.
While talking to reporters, the former West Ham player quoted:
"http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841 shouldn't try to copy Barca. There's no time for that, [Barca] have been working this way for years."
"Guardiola is the coach who has made the biggest mark on me during my career. He has many things in common with [Athletic Bilbao coach http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marcelo-c23554] Bielsa, who is sufficiently skilled to coach Barca. At this club, I want to continue to play as a centre-back;
it's where I feel most comfortable."
Pep Guardiola was replaced by his assistant, Tito Vilanova, at the end of the recently passed season in wake of his decision to part ways with the Catalan giants.
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