Mascherano: Now Vilanova has to assume the main role
Javier Mascherano believes Tito Vilanova's biggest challenge as coach of Barcelona will come in taking on the responsibilities that previously fell on Pep Guardiola, according to Goal.com.
"Tito will now carry the pressure. Until now he was a lower-profile coach and all the responsibility fell on Guardiola," Mascherano said to AS. "Now he has to assume the main role.
"With the move from assistant to manager he has gained notoriety. Today all the attention falls on him but he has always been an important part in the success of the team.
"Every one of us ought to respond in the same way."