Why I left Anfield - Masch

(30-10-2010) Javier Mascherano walked out on Liverpool because of the club’s lack of ambition. The Argentine midfielder left Anfield for Barcelona in the summer for £17m. "While Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United were spending big money, Liverpool couldn't because they had no money,” the 26-year-old told The Sun newspaper on Friday. "The situation is clear to me. When you want to fight for big things, titles, you must have a big team to win. But, at Liverpool, that wasn't the case.” He added: "That was the main reason we didn't qualify for the Champions League and all players want to test themselves at that level." Mascherano made 139 appearances for the Reds in three years at the club. Liverpool were recently bought out by New England Sports Ventures who have vowed to spend big to return the club to former glories.