Monday, 11th August, 2014



Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has explained that he expects Aly Cissokho to be a “big asset” for his side.

The Frenchman, who spent the 2013/14 campaign on loan at Liverpool but failed to make a significant impact at Anfield, joined the Villains on a four-year deal from Valencia last week.




Cissokho made 19 appearances in all competitions for the Reds, but could not convince Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers to move to keep him on a permanent basis.

However, Lambert feels the left-back, who counts Lyon and FC Porto amongst his former clubs, possesses “big-game experience”, which may benefit his side.
 


The manager went on to add that he feels the 26-year-old did well at Liverpool and that Cissokho also has age on his side.  

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"Aly has been at some massive clubs and has that big-game experience”, Lambert explained to his club’s official site.

"I think he did well at Liverpool. He also did great with Valencia. This will stand him in really good stead and stand us in good stead as well.

"We have a good player on our hands here. He can thrive.

"It will give him a boost being here as a permanent player too rather than being a loanee. I am looking forward to working with him.

"He is somebody I think will be a big asset. He's big, strong and powerful. He gives you a presence. He is also at a good age."

Cissokho, who deal with Aston Villa runs until 2018, has thus far earned just a senior cap for France.

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