The Argentine international heaped praise over his teammate, calling the Brazilian the best right-back in the world.
Barcelona’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Mascherano-c18071 has insisted that his teammate, Dani Alves, is without a doubt among the finest defenders in the world.
In a press conference that took place on Wednesday, the Argentine took out time to voice his admiration for the former Sevilla player. Mascherano made sure that his opinion regarding the Brazilian do not go unheard.
The two men were seen active throughout La Blaugrana’s campaign this season and played an instrumental part for the Catalan giants in whatever success that they managed to achieve.
With his recent claims, the Argentine has attempted to make a statement regarding the future of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dani-Alves-c9869. He insisted that the Nou Camp outfit will try their best to keep hold of the experienced full-back.
While talking to reporters, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 player was quoted as saying:
"He is the best right-back in the world. I say this because of everything he gives the team, not only in terms of his goals and assists, but also his character, which influences everyone else in the group."
The make-shift defender then went on to discuss his own future at the Catalan capital, stating his desire to remain with the Spanish giants as long as they are willing to keep him.
"The club will decide my future and if the offer comes, I will gladly accept it,” he told reporters.
The Argentine then shed light on his side’s new head coach, Tito Vilanova, congratulating the Catalan giants on an excellent decision.
The former West Ham United midfielder expressed that Vilanova’s appointment as the new head coach will greatly benefit http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604, since he has been a part of the club’s management under Pep Guardiola.
He went on to state that even though replacing Guardiola is going to be a difficult task, the team’s new manager is well suited for the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684.
"Tito means continuity. It's the least traumatic switch; the best thing after the exit of such a successful coach like Pep," insisted the player.
Barcelona are set to take on Athletic Bilbao in the final of the Copa del Rey on May 25th.
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