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by **Paul C** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 4:01 pm

Liverpool defender Josemi feels the club have been badly affected by the loss of Djibril Cisse.

The France international striker broke his leg in a league game with Blqackburn last month and is unlikely to play again this season.

Some critics had questioned Cisse's output since his summer switch to Anfield, but Josemi insists the former Auxerre star has been sorely missed since his terrible injury.

"We are noticing the loss of Cisse because he was our reference up front," the Spaniard told AS.

"We could relieve pressure by playing the ball up to him.

"But now we have Milan (Baros) and (Florent) Sinama Pongolle and (Neil) Mellor, people that can do a good job."

The former Malaga full back believes he is adapting to life in England well, although he admits he is still struggling to come to terms with Merseyside's cold climate.

"When I arrived I did not understand anything, I did not speak a world of English," he continued.

"I had never been out of Malaga before, and that was the truth.

"The climate here is a lot colder and you certainly notice it. But the rest has gone marvellously, better than I ever couold have imagined.

"When the opportunity arose (to move to Liverpool) I was not going to turn it down.

"The boss (Rafa Benitez) called me I did not not have to think about it. But I wanted to leave Malaga on a good note, and I think I achieved it."

by **The Canadian Red Army** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 12:35 am

alot of critisism towards him
but from a climate like spain to the dismal winter weather of england is a big change for someone who has never left spain
which is why his work rate is down and so is his pace

by **Ciggy** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 12:39 am

Well he better bloody get used to it, its not even winter yet be freezin his bollox off soon

Yer him an Garcia look well pi.ssed off over our lovely liverpool climate arrrrrrrrrrr that good old irish sea breeze

by **DAV** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 8:49 am

well i'm sure their fat signing on fees, helped a little
i'd go work in antartica for the money they r on

by **Ciggy** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 9:04 am

So this is what Josemi thinks of the prem

LIVERPOOL’S Spanish star Josemi raised the stakes for tonight’s friendly by claiming English players lack quality.

The defender, 25, said: “Matches are played at 200mph and there is a lot of physical contact.

“English players are very strong and quick but the Spanish ones possess far more quality.”

by **SouthernScouser** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 9:16 am

That's why Josemi has been struggling - he doesn't speak a word of English - we'll have to get the translator in from the old Kit Kat advert !!!
We've definitely missed Cisse - I'll be the first to admit - he hasn't set the Premiership alight - but like other people have said - it took Henry at least a Season, probably a season and a half to bed in - look at him now
I think givin time - Cisse is gonna be Blinding
in the mean time while he recuperates
we've got the main man MILAN

by **112-1077774096** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 10:31 am

Paul C wrote:"I had never been out of Malaga before, and that was the truth.

what a lying b*stard, is he saying he never played in away games?

by **Leonmc0708** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 10:45 am

peewee wrote:
Paul C wrote:"I had never been out of Malaga before, and that was the truth.

what a lying b*stard, is he saying he never played in away games?

He never showed up for us in a couple of away games Peewee, so maybe he is not telling lies...

by **112-1077774096** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 10:46 am

Leonmc0708 wrote:
peewee wrote:
Paul C wrote:"I had never been out of Malaga before, and that was the truth.

what a lying b*stard, is he saying he never played in away games?

He never showed up for us in a couple of away games Peewee, so maybe he is not telling lies...

his body is there but his mind is in malaga

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