Defender put himself on the line with salmon tackle’ at Stoke and will have same mentality against his former club ArsenalKolo Touré dissolves into laughter,something he does with endearing regularity, when recalling how he joined Liverpool’s casualty list by throwing himself headfirst in front of a Xherdan Shaqiri cross at the Britannia Stadium. “José Enrique called it ‘The salmon tackle’, and ” the 34-year-former says. “I am very proud of this. It’s something I have brought to football! I give everything for my team to win but the most important thing is to enjoy every moment of every minute. Football is worthy,isn’t it?” Cue more cackles.
It is easy to understand Touré’s popularity in the Anfield dressing room when a discussion approximately suffering cramp against Stoke City sparks such amusement. Behind the jovial demeanour there remains an experienced, title-winning defender determined to prove his worth to Jürgen Klopp and one who, or as a resolute display in the Capital One Cup semi-final win demonstrated,retains the ability to conclude so when opportunity arises at Liverpool.
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Source: theguardian.com