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Benzo-13 · February 12, 2006

From Skysports.

Bruno Cheyrou is delighted to be playing a defensive midfielder role for Bordeaux.

The 27-year-old is on loan from Liverpool having failed to make the expected impact in England following his move from Lille in 2002.

He spent last season at Marseille on a similar deal, but he is now thriving in a new role at Bordeaux.

"My role onto the pitch has changed a lot since Lille or Liverpool," said Cheyrou.

"I am playing in the back, perhaps I will have fewer opportunities to shine, but I am happy.

"I try to have some influence on the team, even if it is hard work. I think I found myself at ease in the new role.

"At Liverpool, I played higher, just behind the forward, which didn't match my profile. I need to touch the ball a lot. Before coming to Bordeaux the officials said they see me more in the centre".

"I took it as a sign, inside of me I knew".

Herbie von Smalls · February 12, 2006