Medjani improving

Last updated : 17 October 2003 By Gary Purvis
"Carl always competes and he has a smashing attitude," he told the club's official site. "He competes well and wins headers.

"He is a bit erratic sometimes but that's only out of frustration to win tackles. He uses the ball well and is one we can look at very closely in the future."

The Lyon-born defender joined Liverpool when his contract with St Etienne expired and Gerard Houllier has high hopes that he will one day break into the first team.