Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Rafa expects improved performances from Djib

Despite the fact that Djib is our top scorer Rafa has told him to improve his allround game. He feels that Djib is struggling to adapt to the fact that he no longer is the main man:

"All strikers are a little bit selfish," Benitez said. "They try and play for themselves.
"Cisse was playing at Auxerre as the main striker, with only the responsibility of scoring goals.
"He didn't have to bother with tackling or playing defensively.
"It is very difficult to have been the star and then go to a club where you have five or six players of the same level or higher.
"But if you want to win trophies, you need stars and workers."

Cisse believes his future will be at Anfield and is unperturbed by any speculation linking him with a transfer. He is happy to use Henry's example to help him settle:

"Am I worried about being linked with a move away from Liverpool? No, not at all," stated Cisse.
"It's good to hear some clubs want you, but my intention is not to leave Liverpool.
"I know I can do more. I'm not at my top level at the moment, but I think I can do more for the fans, the club, the manager and myself.
"I talk to Thierry (Henry) when we meet up with France. He tells me to be strong.
"It was difficult for him when he first came to England, but look at him now."

Rafa clearly feels that Cisse isn't his preferred type of player. I believe that Cisse's unpredictability makes him a very dangerous player. Although it can count against him because his team mates will find it difficult to know what's coming next from his aswell.

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