On august 2008
This afternoon at Villa Park two Madrid guys are measured in a match that will mark the Aston Villa-Liverpool (Teledeporte, 17 hours). Fernando Torres will face the marking of Carlos Cuellar, who joined Aston Villa for 10 million euros after a triumphant year for the Rangers. "I look forward to his debut, and I want to play in the Premiership against such great players. That's what you want at the best to measure oneself. It's new, nice and I always dreamed of, "he says.
The central one, after overcoming some discomfort in the calf and soleus muscles that had prevented his debut, aims to eleven of the villains, who will nail to Rafa Benitez. The reason, interest in signing Gareth Barry. Tenders for the captain was insufficient for Aston Villa and Liverpool opted to hire Riera.
Cuellar does not hide his enthusiasm for measured Torres: "The truth is that games have been pretty, matched as it is very powerful, fast and will require the maximum.
Although in the league were leveled (three for Torres with a goal and two Cuellar) in Copa used to win us. The last time Osasuna did not play anything. The previous time it was at the Calderon. I drove to grab and make penalty, then he pulled out. "
The defender, who is on the list for further de Vicente del Bosque, admits: "Yes I was among those who hoped he would improve with his move from Atletico, he was a great player who had led the club depended on him for better and for worse. It was the benchmark in everything and that pressure, especially-sporting, did not help. "
In his view, "when he went to a bigger club, the lights stopped focusing on him and was devoted only to play and score goals. Has confirmed that this film knows how to do, "recalls the defender, who was about to sign with Leeds just before joining Osasuna.
Outside you value most
Cuellar believes: "A national players that we assess costs at home. Been doing good years at Osasuna with a Cup final, after a fourth place and Champions League, UEFA semifinals ... but I had to leave to another League for people to really fix me. With a job like other years I nombraronmejor League player. By winning two titles and played the final of the UEFA were fixed in the Premier clubs. The Aston Villa was the one most interested and here I am, "said Madrid, who will continue on the 24th that brought him luck in Scotland.
"I felt sorry to leave but my dream was to go to England. I look forward to his debut. On Thursday UEFA could not do it in not being registered for the previous round but the boss told me to be quiet, which was to arrive soon my time".
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