Djim'll fix it

Last updated : 07 November 2004 By Kevin Smith
The French defender almost joined Everton in the summer, but was persuaded to stay by Rafael Benitez.

After a man of the match performance in Liverpool's Champions League win at Deportivo, Traore is now determined to keep up the good work.

"I was very, very close to leaving," he admitted. "But now I have a place in the side and I want to stay there.

"I've worked hard in training and I always try to do my best in games. I want to keep improving."