Adam: I am not coming here to replace Alonso

New Liverpool signing Charlie Adam was asked by Liverpoolfc.tv about whether he feels he has come to fill the boots of Liverpool great Xabi Alonso:

“Xabi Alonso was a top player at this club. He’s a World Cup winner, he’s won the European Championships. He’s done everything as a player and he’s at one of the best clubs in the world with Real Madrid, so it’s nice to know that people think I might come in and replace him – but I’m coming here to be Charlie Adam and not to replace anybody else. We have top players in our squad who are ready and want to challenge and win as many games as we can next season, because it’s going to be tough. Life’s not easy and we have to come here expecting a tough ride but once we come to the end of the season hopefully we’ll be happy with our achievements.”

When asked about the impact manager Kenny Dalglish had already had on him in his short time at the club, Adam replied:

“I’ve only been here three or four weeks and I’ve learned different things from him on the training ground every day. He’s always there on the training ground and has two fantastic coaches in Kevin Keen and Steve Clarke. Steve’s Scottish as well which helps and it’s like us Scottish boys are taking over the club again! It’s nice to have people that you can go and talk to about your game. Steve Clarke has worked at Chelsea and has worked under Jose Mourinho and he’s also been to West Ham so he has a good pedigree of coaching. If you can’t work for these guys then you’re going to be struggling and it’s nice to be able to work with these coaches and the manager.”

This week it is former Miss World and LFC fan Rosanna Davison!!