But despite Slimani having been away – playing in Algeria’s Africa Cup of Nations 6-0 win over Lesotho – since clinching his move, Ranieri would not hesitate playing him at Anfield on Saturday.
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“Of course the Premier League is very hard but I think the squad we have, with the new players who have made us stronger – hopefully it’s going to be a very good season for the club”.
“I think it’s clear that we have very good players in every single position – and not just one good player, I would say we have two teams you could put out to get you results”, Lucas told Liverpool’s website.
Amongst all that’s going on with the start of the new season, us at Our Kop have looked into our top three favourite Instagrams from the players so far this month…. “I’m very happy it was important to keep the team together”. Of course we bought him because we believe in his ability.
Liverpool play their first Premier League match of the 2016/17 season at home against Leicester City.
“He’s similar to (Leonardo) Ulloa. He cost a lot of money but if you see the market it is a insane market”. I don’t think I have had any problems, so I am happy to come in and integrate quickly’.
“I want to thank everybody for this, especially the fans who voted for me, and I am very happy to win it. He was a good buy for us”.
The Italian is further boosted by the news goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is fit to play having undergone a small operation for a hernia injury that forced him to come off injured in the 2-1 win against Swansea City before the worldwide window.
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The Denmark global has recovered from an operation and is likely to keep Ron-Robert Zieler on the bench after the German replaced him against the Swans. The 29-year-old however has made a quick recovery and is set to return in goal on Saturday, although summer signing Nampalys Mendy and Jeffrey Schlupp are still nursing injuries.
