Erik Garcia gave an example for Martinez to play smartly

Erik Garcia, defender of the Barcelona team, shared his thoughts on the importance of intelligence in football. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

He is 24 years old and, although he does not stand out physically for his position, he emphasized that other factors are important for achieving success. According to Garcia, Mascherano, despite his short stature, managed to compete against taller opponents by playing smartly.

Intelligence is the most important factor in football. For example, when playing against a tall striker, it is necessary to establish contact beforehand rather than engaging in a direct confrontation.

This aspect is very important. Lisandro Martinez is demonstrating very good play precisely in this regard.

Mascherano previously played for Barcelona and is currently the coach of Inter Miami. Lisandro Martinez is a central defender for Manchester United.

Therefore, for a footballer, not only physical strength but also playing smartly is of great importance.