Senegal stars set to shine

Last updated : 06 January 2003 By Chris Maxwell
Both players showed glimpses of the skill and determination that won them moves to Anfield in the Summer. Houllier feels both players are now ready to show what they are capable of.

He said: "I thought they were excellent today. They've both had a lot of stick lately but no-one comes straight into the Premiership from abroad and shines immediately.

"Those two went to the World Cup quarter-finals as well so I didn't think we would see the best of them until the New Year. But I know they will do well and I believe all my players will deliver in the near future."