Oussama Assaidi [Sold to Al-Ahli's Barmy Army]

[kris90210]

He looks like this season's Riera! Good close control and passing. I think he could be a cult here this one!

Will he be in the team tomorrow?

Bench I reckon!

[RichC]

He's not signed yet as he's not had or passed his medical.

He'll be nowhere near the team even if he's now signed in time.

[Lee]

He's not signed yet as he's not had or passed his medical.

He'll be nowhere near the team even if he's now signed in time.

Might get a half against Hearts next week.

[SB]

Bench I reckon!

At best I'd say. Has he had the medical yet? If so where's the obligatory photos?

[Rich]

Isn't there a 12pm deadline for registrations for this weekend's games?

Don't think he'll make it.

[Lecter]

Might get a half against Hearts next week.

Hasnt he already played in the Europa qualifiers??

[Lecter]

Isn't there a 12pm deadline for registrations for this weekend's games?

Yes

[SB]

Hasnt he already played in the Europa qualifiers??

I think your right. Are we allowed to add players at the group stage? He'd still be able to play for us won't he?

[Bender]

this is from Heerenveen's website dated yesterday: Assaidi leaves Friday to England for medical examination and sign the contract.

[Cormack74]

]He looks like this season's Riera! [/B]Good close control and passing. I think he could be a cult here this one!

Will he be in the team tomorrow?

Coincidentally I think I read he was supposed to join Galatasaray to replace Riera who hadn't done the business there.

[destinydude]

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/lfc-complete-assaidi-transfer

[destinydude]

Liverpool Football Club have today completed the signing of Oussama Assaidi from Dutch side SC Heerenveen.

The 24-year-old winger passed a medical at Melwood before signing a long-term deal with the club.

Assaidi, who has represented Morocco 22 times, told Liverpoolfc.com: "I'm very happy to play for this big club. The first time I spoke to the coach I had a good feeling. I had offers from other big clubs but I've been waiting for this moment.

"The coach gave me a good feeling. It will be a dream to play with these big players and I hope training will help me to be a good player here.

"When I watch Liverpool it's always a good atmosphere, the fans are fantastic and I'm happy to be here."

Assaidi scored 20 goals in 68 appearances for Heerenveen in the Dutch Eredivisie.

He becomes Brendan Rodgers' third signing as Reds boss following the arrivals of Fabio Borini and Joe Allen.

Rodgers said: "We're delighted with the signing, he's a young player who has done very well, in particular in the last couple of seasons, in Holland.

"He fits our style perfectly, he's an exciting player who is very good in one versus one situations and I think he's a player that will excite the crowd.

"We're not expecting too much too early, he needs time to adapt but we're delighted he's chosen to come here over a number of other clubs.

"As I said, I'll look forward to helping his development and I hope he'll become a very good part of this club."

[Vermilion]

Hope he's as good as assaidi was.

[marcus50bucks]

10 facts about Oussama Assaidi

17th Aug 2012 - Latest News

Oussama Assaidi signed in as a Liverpool player today – here are 10 things you mightn't know about our new boy...

1. Assaidi is right footed. He can play on either wing or through the middle.

2. The forward wore the 22 shirt at Heerenveen, but that number is currently taken at Anfield by young Danny Wilson.

3. He could have played for Holland having moved there aged three and coming through the youth ranks at AZ - however, he decided to stay loyal to his country of birth and made his international debut in 2011.

4. Assaidi's decision to play for Morocco means he could be absent between January 19 and February 10, if they qualify for the African Cup of Nations.

5. Though noted for his trickery, he is also recognised as someone who works extremely hard for the team. In fact, international boss Eric Gerets once told Adel Taarabt when he left him out for Morocco: "Watch (Assaidi) and you'll figure why you're not in the team."

6. The wide man scored 20 goals in 68 appearances for Heerenveen.

7. Three of those came in one game against then reigning champions FC Twente. The game ended 6-2 and our latest signing had a part in all six goals, also claiming two assists and winning a penalty.

8. Assaidi turned 24 on Wednesday and shares a birthday with a few familiar names - Gillespie (American politician Ed Gillespie, not Gary), Aldridge (American musician Tommy Aldridge, not John) and Evans (golfer Jon Evans, not Roy).

9. His FIFA 2012 profile gives him 91/100 for acceleration, 90/100 for agility and 86/100 dribbling. The area he needs to work on - if the football console is to be believed - is slide tackling, at which they rate him 24/100.

10. Assaidi will become the second Moroccan to have played for Liverpool after Nabil El Zhar.

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/10-facts-about-oussama-assaidi

[Shanks]