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Last Updated : 29-Apr-2004 by
The Reds are hopeful that Michael Owen will extend his current contract, and the arrival of Djibril Cisse will give them even more pace up front.

"Next season I think we are going to have another really quick player at Liverpool," said Florent Sinama Pongolle, who is no slouch himself.

"I can tell you that he is like a plane - he is so fast. Djibril Cisse is very impressive in that department in my opinion he's even quicker than Thierry Henry.

"From what I have seen of him and from tests which have been done when the French team has been together, I think Djibril is faster than Thierry.

"Djibril is the kind of player who if sent clear on goal will just never be caught."