stuff like this makes me smile

I know it's all BS from the "official" site but **I** like to read the players reactions from games-the fans-LFC-Liverpool etc etc. First ALT then Pellegrino.......

"Anthony Le Tallec has described Tuesday's exhilarating Champions League victory over Juventus as the highlight of his career so far. The French youngster was a surprise starter for Liverpool against the Italian giants in the quarter-final first leg at Anfield.

It was his first start in a red shirt since returning from a loan spell with St Etienne and he played a key role in what was an impressive 2-1 win. "I think I had a good match," says Le Tallec, who is hoping to prolong his Liverpool career by winning over manager Rafael Benitez.

"I have never played at such a level, I am so happy, it is the best memory of my career. I have scored one goal in the Uefa Cup against Ljubljana, but this time it is something else.

"What surprised me the most is to have lasted 75 minutes at the same pace, I finished completely exhausted. I hope we will qualify, then, if the first match can change my playing time, it would be nice."

**********Pellegrino******************

Maurico Pellegrino says he is thoroughly enjoying life with Liverpool and has thanked the Reds supporters for making him feel very welcome at Anfield. The 33-year-old defender is a consumate professional and he brings great experience to the team. He firmly believes Rafael Benitez will bring the good times back to Anfield.

Pellegrino said: "I have settled in well. I am very happy because this is a new experience for me and my family. I am learning the customs of people and learning a new language and getting to know my team-mates better. This is a wonderful experience for me and I will try to show the best Pellegrino I can for Liverpool.

"The Liverpool supporters have been great with me. When I speak to people on the street they tell me about Liverpool and how special the club is. I know that Liverpool is a big club and for me this is a great opportunity in my life.

"The derby against Everton was a very good experience for me. The fans in the stadium were fantastic and everybody was shouting and jumping. It was a very different atmosphere than Spain and more like it is in Argentina and I like that. For me it was a very nice experience and I will never forget this match.

"When you get to 33 years of age you don't normally get this kind of opportunity like I have. Benitez knows me and I know his staff. I know his way of working and the training and for me it's more easy. I need to improve more every day and all the players want to improve always.

"I feel Benitez will bring trophies to Liverpool. This club has very good players and I think in the future Liverpool will win trophies."

While growing up in Argentina Pellegrino was well aware of Liverpool's standing in world football as he used to read football books about Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley.

Pellegrino said: "I know the Liverpool history and know they have won a lot of trophies including four European Cups. I know about Bill Shankly and back home in Argentina I used to read a lot about Shankly and Bob Paisley. This is a wonderful opportunity for me to be here at Liverpool."

Fans may have noticed that Pellegrino is very vocal on the pitchand he says that is important to encourage team-mates and the younger players in the team.

Pellegrino said: "For me always when you put on the Liverpool shirt you must do as well as you can. It is compulsory to give your maximum possibility whether it be in the reserve match or the first team. I have experience and I try to help the younger players."

His contract is up at the end of the season but Pellegrino says he would love to extend it. The player has fallen in love with Liverpool and would love to stay at Anfield to be a part of the great things he says Rafael Benitez will achieve at this club.

Pellegrino said: "I would love to stay with Liverpool. I enjoy coming into this club every day and I love my profession. I love football and I enjoy the training sessions with my team-mates and I want to do my best for Liverpool."

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