Cheyrou feeling the pressure

The French international is only too aware of the intense competition for places that exists at Anfield. Knowing that has had to perform when ever he has been given a rare opportunity has been difficult for a layer more used to the sedate settings of Lille.

He told LFC magazine: "I hoped to add more than I have done so far. I am the first person who is frustrated by this. But it's all a question of getting used to the English game, to my team-mates and being in and out of the team.

"I do have the impression when I play I have the sword of Damocles above my head and that I do have to do well in order to prove I can play for a club like Liverpool and stay in the team.

"I told myself I would do everything I could to help the team out of the bad run. I know I'm not Ronaldo or Zidane. I just want to do my best for the team"