Former Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has taken a pot-shot at the club for the way they have handled recent transfers. The Argentina captain left Anfield for Barcelona last August and after seeing former teammate Fernando Torres depart the famous club, has spoken out about his experiences when exiting the Merseyside.
"I was not surprised about what happened with Fernando," he said.
"When I left Liverpool, it looked as if I killed someone. It is sad that the people who did something important with the club have to leave by the back door.
"It is sad that the press and the club try to convince people that it is all the player's fault when the reality is that Liverpool didn't show the interest in keeping us in the club.
"The most important players didn't leave the club well.
"I spoke with Fernando and I said to him that he doesn't have to be worried, because he did his best for the club.
"Even though he didn't win any trophies, he was a very important player and helped this club all the time."
