++ [ originally posted by Andy ] ++
Thats the thing, its fairly obvious that we need more creativity, not another ball winner like Mascherano. He might be better on the ball than Blasi, however that remains to be seen. I have not seen much of Javier however the ratings I hear about him are pretty high. I guess if the ratings prove true than he would be a good signing, and our midfield would be very difficult to break down. I suppose Mascherano is better than nothing.
he is the argentine version of emerson, imo attacking a bit better, defending a bit weaker (who can match Il Puma in defending?!)
he was the most important player of the Argentine olimpic team, he orchestrated both defend and attack.
he and Emo would be the best midfield pair in the word, they could be a bit better imo than Jugovic-Deschamphes were,
btw buying Masche would mean more creativity, as he and Emerson are both capeable to attack or defend, so one of the two could join the attack, while the other stays back. Now paired with Blasi, it is only possible against smaller teams, as only Emerson is good enough to go forward and Manulle is not so reliable (tough he is developing).
nb: (against Brescia, Emerson gave the ball to Zlatan in both occassions)
and
he could play in cl too