Masch: I was a model pro at Liverpool
Published 22:30 30/08/10 By David Anderson
Javier Mascherano has defended his Kop strop and claims he was always “100 per cent professional” at Liverpool.
Mascherano refused to play at Manchester City last Monday to force through his £20million move to Barcelona but the Argentina skipper claims he never disobeyed Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson.
“I showed at Liverpool that I am always 100 per cent professional and nobody can doubt that,” said the midfielder.
“Against Manchester City I was not right to play. I spoke with the coach and he understood my position. It was better for the team.
“I have never had any problems with the new coach. I accepted his orders and Roy Hodgson would confirm it. My team-mates knew it was my decision and did not say anything about it to me.
“Liverpool will always be in my heart, but my time there has finished and now it’s time for a new challenge. I have not left Liverpool to join Barcelona for money, just for sporting reasons.”
