Masch forgets Barca link

30 October 2009 08:44
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Liverpool star Javier Mascherano has denied suggestions his form has been affected by transfer rumours linking him with Barcelona.[LNB] Mascherano was linked with a move to Barcelona in the summer with Pep Guardiola a big admirer of the defensive midfielder.[LNB]The Argentine international concedes he has not been at the top of his game so far this season, but he is adamant it has nothing to do with rumours over his future.[LNB]Past"Everyone knows Barcelona were interested in me but that's in the past now," said Mascherano.[LNB]"Liverpool said no and that's the end of it. Some might say I haven't been playing well because Barcelona tried to buy me. [LNB]"I agree I haven't been at my best but it's not because of that. I just haven't started the season well."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports