[lfc-news] Double act ready for action - Echo

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Liverpool Echo, 25 Aug 2004
Double act ready for action
By Chris Bascombe, Liverpool Echo

LIVERPOOL'S new Spanish double act Xabi Alonso and Luis Garcia are
relishing the chance to take centre stage for the first time for the Reds
at the weekend.

Rafael Benitez's latest signings are likely to be called into action
against Bolton on Sunday for the first time since their transfers from Real
Sociedad and Barcelona.

Today they told of their delight to be at Anfield - and how they hope to
play a part in reviving Liverpool's fortunes under the new boss.

Alonso said: "I believe this experience is going to be very good. Until now
everything I have seen and been told has excited me a lot.

"I believe my game will fit in well in this team that we are building. I am
going to keep my style and not change the way I play now.

"I don't consider that I'm going to have to work more on the physical side
of my game. It does not bother me to have left La Liga.

"I have had good moments there, but I always think positively and now a
very exciting experience is beginning."

The pair are eligible to play in the Champions League, which Liverpool
qualified for last night despite a stuttering defeat to AK Graz.

But Stephane Henchoz admits he still does not know what his Anfield future
holds after making his first start for Benitez last night.

"You always hope a chance will come but you have to wonder if the boss
wants you or not when he doesn't play you," revealed the defender.

"I've not been reassured about my future but I'm pleased to be back because
it's a long time since I played. I think the last time was April against
Manchester United."

Liverpool progressed into Friday's draw despite a poor performance.

Henchoz added: "It's good to be in the Champions League but not good to
lose at home. We have to play better, but at least we've qualified.

"We lost a goal too early and didn't create many chances.

"It's very important we're in the Champions League. We had a taste of it
two years and now we're back. We can do well in the competition.

"We still have three players to make a debut. We need to improve and last
night showed we still have work to do. "


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