Author Topic: Javier Mascherano (Read 403134 times)

sms1986 · « **Reply #4560 on:** November 9, 2017, 09:06:38 pm »

Quote from: jacdaniel on November 9, 2017, 06:59:21 pm

I'd rather not sign players that refused to put on the shirt.

You’re believing Hogdson over Mascherano?

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-fc-know-truth-leaving-6716580.amp

zabadoh · « **Reply #4561 on:** November 10, 2017, 03:34:30 am »

I think that Masch in January as a stopgap measure would be great for us as he could shore up our defending for the 2nd half of the season.

Unfortunately when he's talked about leaving Barca, he's implied going back to River Plate in Argentina where he started his career, not to us.

http://www.espnfc.com/story/3264025/javier-mascherano-wants-river-plate-return-doesnt-want-to-make-any-promises

sms1986 · « **Reply #4562 on:** November 10, 2017, 07:19:33 am »

Quote from: zabadoh on November 10, 2017, 03:34:30 am

I think that Masch in January as a stopgap measure would be great for us as he could shore up our defending for the 2nd half of the season.

Unfortunately when he's talked about leaving Barca, he's implied going back to River Plate in Argentina where he started his career, not to us.

http://www.espnfc.com/story/3264025/javier-mascherano-wants-river-plate-return-doesnt-want-to-make-any-promises

Would be a good move for him, ending his career there. If he does I hope he can finish the unfinished business mentionrd in the article.

Anywhichwayicant · « **Reply #4563 on:** November 11, 2017, 09:52:36 am »

Quote from: sms1986 on November 9, 2017, 09:06:38 pm

You’re believing Hogdson over Mascherano?

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-fc-know-truth-leaving-6716580.amp

Yes.

Ravishing Rick Dude · « **Reply #4564 on:** November 11, 2017, 11:18:05 am »

Quote from: Kenny's Jacket on November 9, 2017, 08:59:24 pm

So you'd prefer we got rid of Coutinho?

Most players would have done the same thing as Mascherano under the circumstances, however most players dont have an owl faced, no mark, manager to highlight it to push his own agenda of deflecting how inept he was.

Unfortunately that's how it is now. Footballers are hired mercenaries. Mascherano would be a good short-term mercenary.

red1977 · « **Reply #4565 on:** November 14, 2017, 08:19:40 pm »

Has anyone watched him play recently? has he still got it or has his legs gone?. Does he play at centre half or in midfield. Sorry, only catch a few non LFC games nowadays.

pink-radebe · « **Reply #4566 on:** November 15, 2017, 07:40:04 pm »

Mascherano mostly plays centre half. He's been pretty good so far, certainly better than last season (although he's not a starter anymore so gets a lot of rest time). He's still quick and very intelligent. Barca defend similar to us, meaning goalkeeper and defenders have lots to do (ter Stegen has been brilliant by the way). Barca have a great defensive record, they've conceded 5 goals in 16 games.

Overall I think he's been fairly solid, Barca have yet to lose since the league began and Mascherano has played his part in that.

clinical · « **Reply #4567 on:** November 16, 2017, 12:54:27 pm »

Quote from: red1977 on November 14, 2017, 08:19:40 pm

Has anyone watched him play recently? has he still got it or has his legs gone?. Does he play at centre half or in midfield. Sorry, only catch a few non LFC games nowadays.

His reading of the game is excellent. I'd have him back here as a DM for another couple of years. Then he can go back to Argentina.

joekim87 · « **Reply #4568 on:** November 17, 2017, 04:15:21 am »

He'd be great to have back here... I wish it happens but don't want to get my hopes up as I think we'll probably miss out.

Phil M · « **Reply #4569 on:** November 17, 2017, 03:46:33 pm »

Given he's only about 5'8 it's amazing how competent he is in defence even when deployed centrally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld_7xgt75MA

Sheer Magnetism · « **Reply #4570 on:** December 19, 2017, 09:51:19 am »

Looks like he'll be going to China next month for one last payday. Shame, I'd have loved to have him back here as a midfielder or a defender, but I guess he feels he's achieved pretty much everything he wanted to in Europe.

harleydanger · « **Reply #4571 on:** December 25, 2017, 04:32:40 am »

We’d have to get India back so they could reenact the stare across the towers

Sangria · « **Reply #4572 on:** December 25, 2017, 09:02:02 am »

Quote from: harleydanger on December 25, 2017, 04:32:40 am

We’d have to get India back so they could reenact the stare across the towers

They got their independence in 1947. We're not getting them back.

Xabi Gerrard · « **Reply #4573 on:** December 25, 2017, 06:11:58 pm »

Quote from: Sheer Magnetism on December 19, 2017, 09:51:19 am

Looks like he'll be going to China next month for one last payday. Shame, I'd have loved to have him back here as a midfielder or a defender, but I guess he feels he's achieved pretty much everything he wanted to in Europe.

Haven't watched him lately - how's he coping with being 33? Still as mobile enough to cut it in the PL?

Circa1892 · « **Reply #4574 on:** January 23, 2018, 04:26:03 pm »

Left Barcelona after 7 and a half years and 18 trophies today. Not sure where he's going next?

Out of all the players we've lost he's been one of the most difficult to replace for me.

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #4575 on:** January 24, 2018, 11:31:16 am »

Quote from: Circa1892 on January 23, 2018, 04:26:03 pm

Left Barcelona after 7 and a half years and 18 trophies today. Not sure where he's going next?

Out of all the players we've lost he's been one of the most difficult to replace for me.

Javier Mascherano leaves Barcelona to join Hebei China Fortune

http://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/javier-mascherano-leaves-barcelona-to-join-hebei-china-fortune-824488.html

Joining up with compatriot Lavezzi who's rumoured to be on £20m per year.

zabadoh · « **Reply #4576 on:** February 3, 2018, 07:13:32 pm »

Barca gave Masch a nice farewell ceremony with players, the board, and the 18 trophies he helped them win

http://www.espn.com/soccer/club/barcelona/83/blog/post/3358736/barcelona-bid-farewell-to-dressing-room-leader-javier-mascherano

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #4577 on:** February 4, 2018, 10:13:47 pm »

Good luck to him. Nice send off.

FCukBarca Haw-Haw · « **Reply #4578 on:** February 7, 2018, 10:44:38 am »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on February 4, 2018, 10:13:47 pm

Good luck to him. Nice send off.

Really nice send off and you gotta wonder how much Leo had to do with it. Can't recall this board doing anything quite like this before

Already in action with Hebei

Andy Hunter · « **Reply #4579 on:** February 7, 2018, 11:34:01 am »

Just been rewatching his dedication to us after the 2011 Champions League win. Goes a long way that.

Huge respect to him for that.

elsewhere · « **Reply #4580 on:** July 1, 2018, 12:41:23 am »

Javier Mascherano has announced his retirement from international football.

"This story has ended. We gave it our everything until the end," said Mascherano.

"It was a crazy match, in which we didn't start well but we recovered and we turned it around. But their tying goal did so much damage to us.

"It cost us so much to lift ourselves up again. From this point on I will be just another fan of the Argentina national team. It is over. The illusion is shattered."

Mutton Geoff · « **Reply #4581 on:** July 1, 2018, 04:54:55 pm »

Good Luck to him he was like a massive Jack Russell yesterday, shame he was on the losing side.

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #4582 on:** July 2, 2018, 09:21:06 pm »

Quote from: Mutton Geoff on July 1, 2018, 04:54:55 pm

Good Luck to him he was like a massive Jack Russell yesterday, shame he was on the losing side.

Alas, he was a Jack Russell chasing a greyhound.

CHOPPER · « **Reply #4583 on:** July 2, 2018, 09:27:05 pm »

Mutton Geoff · « **Reply #4584 on:** July 3, 2018, 12:38:52 pm »

Quote from: Yorkykopite on July 2, 2018, 09:21:06 pm

Alas, he was a Jack Russell chasing a greyhound.

still managed to bite a few though.

Lush is the best medicine... · « **Reply #4585 on:** July 18, 2018, 09:28:29 am »

Been to 4 world cups but was with 4 different clubs in 4 different countries (Corinthians of Brazil, Liverpool of england, Barcelona of Spain and Hebei of China), must be a first?

Chris~ · « **Reply #4586 on:** July 18, 2018, 10:12:43 am »

Bored so had a quick look at the top ones on this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_players_who_have_appeared_in_multiple_FIFA_World_Cups

Damarcus Beasley has done it (Chicago Fire, Psv, Rangers, Puebla)

Not bored enough to check everyone though.

mallin9 · « **Reply #4587 on:** July 18, 2018, 09:12:08 pm »

Quote from: Chris~ on July 18, 2018, 10:12:43 am

Bored so had a quick look at the top ones on this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_players_who_have_appeared_in_multiple_FIFA_World_Cups

Damarcus Beasley has done it (Chicago Fire, Psv, Rangers, Puebla)

Not bored enough to check everyone though.

The DMB!!! The original Ashley Young (winger converted to highly mediocre LB, not the parts about being a bit of a tit or a bird shitting in his mouth or getting caught by the Internet in full wank mode...those traits are distinctly the property of Ashley)

Barneylfc∗ · « **Reply #4588 on:** July 18, 2018, 09:17:22 pm »

Quote from: Chris~ on July 18, 2018, 10:12:43 am

Bored so had a quick look at the top ones on this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_players_who_have_appeared_in_multiple_FIFA_World_Cups

Damarcus Beasley has done it (Chicago Fire, Psv, Rangers, Puebla)

Not bored enough to check everyone though.

Rigobert Song was close. 94 with Metz, 98 with Metz but joined Salernitana after the World Cup, 2002 with Liverpool, 2010 Trabzonspor

Lush is the best medicine... · « **Reply #4589 on:** December 6, 2019, 01:26:11 am »

Off to estudiantes, thought he may end up at river to be honest than somewhere else

boots · « **Reply #4590 on:** September 17, 2020, 09:09:18 am »

Can anyone tell me if Masch played against Messi during a CL match for us. I have a recollection of him keeping leo quiet but someone said he never played for us against Barca. Im pretty sure I recollect something.

Elzar · « **Reply #4591 on:** September 17, 2020, 09:13:24 am »

Quote from: boots on September 17, 2020, 09:09:18 am

Can anyone tell me if Masch played against Messi during a CL match for us. I have a recollection of him keeping leo quiet but someone said he never played for us against Barca. Im pretty sure I recollect something.

No he didn't play. Arbeloa played on the left and looked after Messi well if that's what you are thinking of

boots · « **Reply #4592 on:** September 17, 2020, 09:15:25 am »

Quote from: Elzar on September 17, 2020, 09:13:24 am

No he didn't play. Arbeloa played on the left and looked after Messi well if that's what you are thinking of

Thanks

rossipersempre · « **Reply #4593 on:** September 17, 2020, 09:35:23 am »

Quote from: Elzar on September 17, 2020, 09:13:24 am

No he didn't play. Arbeloa played on the left and looked after Messi well if that's what you are thinking of

Was his Liverpool debut too I recall.

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #4594 on:** September 17, 2020, 10:15:34 am »

Quote from: rossipersempre on September 17, 2020, 09:35:23 am

Was his Liverpool debut too I recall.

Oh yes it was. I remember shouting at Rafa through the telly.

Made me look like an idiot in front of my friends.

Jwils21 · « **Reply #4595 on:** November 15, 2020, 10:35:03 pm »

Just announced his retirement. Currently with Estudiantes in Argentina

oojason · « **Reply #4596 on:** November 16, 2020, 12:29:31 am »

Quote from: Jwils21 on November 15, 2020, 10:35:03 pm

Just announced his retirement. Currently with Estudiantes in Argentina

I loved watching our 'little' enforcer play - such an understanding of the game, with no little skill or ability himself, and a sheer force of nature upon matches and opponents...

Plus, he was part of the best midfield in the world (along with Xabi Alonso, Momo Sissoko, Gerrard)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54954128

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12133658/javier-mascherano-former-liverpool-and-barcelona-midfielder-retires

https://twitter.com/Mascherano : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javier_Mascherano : https://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/1176

It'll be interesting to see if or when he goes into coaching / management...

CraigDS · « **Reply #4597 on:** November 16, 2020, 12:37:15 am »

Was great for us. Like a little terrier in midfield who could chase the ball down from the right flank to the left - was gutted when he left.

What a career he’s had though since the days of the dodgy loan deal to West Ham.

elsewhere · « **Reply #4598 on:** November 16, 2020, 06:38:39 am »

Thanks for everything you did for us Mascherano, you will be a great manager if you choose that path.

El Lobo · « **Reply #4599 on:** November 16, 2020, 08:14:55 am »

Almost scandalous that him and Torres didn’t win a thing for us