Diouf and Diao will be missed

Last updated : 18 August 2003 By Adam Bryant
"He brings the unexpected," said Houllier. "I believe he will have a very good year.

"But the main issue is the African Nations Cup in January. Normally we would let the players go 14 days before the tournament begins but we hope El Hadji and Salif will be available to us over the Christmas period."