Javier Mascherano
Whilst on the subject of midfielders that have converted to defenders under Guardiola (we’ll come to players who haven’t played for the Spaniard soon we promise) here’s another.
Perhaps less convincing than Martinez at the back, the Argentina international looks too short to be a centre-back, but possesses physicality regardless and a better passing technique.
Burly defenders such as John Terry are considered to be archaic in a modern style where everyone needs to be comfortable on the ball and goalkeepers play as sweepers.
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