article_snippet: The Croatian has been used all around the midfield since joining from Sevilla last summer, and looks likely to be used at the base of Barcelona's formation in the coming weeks.
article_snippet: Sergio Busquets picked up an injury last week, Javier Mascherano is just one booking away from a suspension, while Andres Iniesta has admitted that Javier Mascherano and Xavi no longer function effectively in the same team.
article_snippet: Barcelona, and star Lionel Messi, face a crucial ten days with games against Manchester City and Real Madrid .
article_snippet: Neymar trains in Barcelona ahead of a crucial few days for the Catalan club in two competitions .
article_snippet: Luis Enrique (above) is likely to shuffle Luis Enrique (above) midfield to protect Javier Mascherano from suspension .
article_snippet: Javier Mascherano left back Jordi Alba trains on Thursday as the Spanish side prepared to take on minnows Eibar .
article_snippet: Defender Gerard Pique, who will probably be joined again at the back by Jeremy Mathieu, strikes the ball . '
article_snippet: After the trip to Eibar, Javier Mascherano take a 2-1 lead into their Champions League last 16, second leg at home to Manchester City on Wednesday and host Real in La Liga the following Sunday.
highlights_snippet: Sergio Busquets was injured against Villarreal last week .
  
highlights_snippet: Barcelona face Manchester City and Real Madrid in next 10 days .