Garcia backs Crouch to star

Last updated : 28 September 2005 By Al Campbell
Crouch has had a good start to his Liverpool career despite not yet scoring for the Reds and Garcia has backed the former Southampton striker to give Chelsea a torrid time this evening.

"The battle between Peter Crouch and John Terry will be an interesting one because Crouch is a very good striker and Terry is a top-class defender. If I had to bet who comes out on top though, it will be Crouch," he said.
 
"I like the way Crouch plays because he has a very clear mind, but he is also a fighter who wins a lot of balls for us in attack. Not only is he strong in the air, but he also has fantastic control and a powerful shot.
 
"He hasn't surprised me with his skills though. We knew all about his qualities when he played for Southampton last season. I believe that Peter Crouch can cause a lot of damage to the Chelsea defence in this match."