Alonso wary of Spanish threat

Last updated : 18 October 2004 By Adam Bryant
"Deportivo are a very dangerous side," said Liverpool's Spanish midfielder. "Last season they lost 3-1 in AC Milan then in the second game in Spain they turned it around and won 3-0.

"They have a very competitive squad and they are very difficult to play against. Valeron is a great player and everything goes through him.

"They like the game to be slow so they can hit you on the counter attack so we have to play at a fast tempo.

"Maybe they haven't had the best start in the Champions League this season picking up just one point but we know they will be wanting to win this match like us.

"We should win the match but we know it is going to be very difficult. At the same time if we do things we want to do well and play like we want then we have a good chance."