Houllier still interested in Cisse

Last updated : 26 February 2003 By Chris Maxwell
The French international striker, who has been a long-term target for Houllier, will show his immense talents on the Anfield stage tomorrow night. If the Reds boss has his way it will be the first of many appearances.

Roux said: "I speak with Gerard every week and he is always trying to get onto the subject of Djibril. I know he will leave Auxerre at some point, but hopefully not too soon.

"When the time comes, I'll make sure he goes to a club that will best suit his game and England would be good for him. He has the pace to flourish in a league where teams tend to defend without sweepers.

"But I don't know what this fuss over Cisse is all about. He's still learning the game and all this showbiz reporting about him being a genius is madness. I don't want him to become the next Anelka so let's be sensible."

Houllier also made his thoughts on the young striker clear for all to see

He said: "We know about Cisse's electric pace and his power. We know what we have to do to stop him.

"But we have players like Michael Owen and Emile Heskey for them to worry about as well."