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發表於 2006-11-25 15:12:33
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DIDI: IT'S GOING TO BE EMOTIONAL
Paul Eaton 24 November 2006
Dietmar Hamann looked ahead to his return to Anfield with Manchester City tomorrow and admitted: "It will be emotional."
The German midfielder has recovered from a leg injury and looks set to start in the City midfield as Stuart Pearce's men go in search of their first away success of the season.
After making 283 appearances during a glorious career with the Reds, Hamann is eagerly anticipating tomorrow's game and the chance to meet up with many old friends.
"It will be emotional," he admitted. "I went to the Galatasaray match earlier this season when I said hello to a few people, but that's the only time I've been back.
"A part of me feels like I still belong there. I was there a long time and had some wonderful memories. Part of me is still Liverpool and I hope I get a nice reception.
"I'm surprised at how they've started, because I really thought they would be genuine title contenders this season.
"I didn't think they'd be so many points behind the top two, which is really down to their away record - although they have had their five or six toughest away trips already.
"But I still think they will finish top three. We put together a run of nine or 10 wins last season and they are capable of doing it again."
Hamann accepts it'll be tough for City to get the result they desire, especially with the Liverpool captain back in top form.
"If Stevie's on his game he's hard to stop," he added. "His pace, his passing, his shooting - he can take any defence apart. We have to defend as a team and help each other out, because if you let yourself get one against one with him you're in trouble.
"I can't really give our lads any tips on how to stop him. Our people have watched him a few times and there's nothing I can really tell them they don't already know. Except that it will be tough!" |
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