Javier Mascherano (L) and Lionel Messi attend a training session at the Carrington training complex in Manchester, northern England November 15, 2014. REUTERS/Phil Noble
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Javier Mascherano believes that hard work rather than talent has made him a crucial player for Barcelona, who aim to finish the year on a high by closing the gap on Real Madrid at the top of La Liga with a victory over Cordoba on Saturday.
From Pep Guardiola to Luis Enrique, all the coaches Mascherano has worked under during his four years at Barca have relied on his graft and discipline, and the King's Cup win over Huesca on Tuesday marked the Argentine's 200th appearance.
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