Houllier hails Smicer

ByEurosport

Published 28/03/2007 at 18:00 GMT

Lyon manager Gerard Houllier has hailed Bordeaux midfielder Vladimir Smicer ahead of the two sides’ clash French League Cup final on Saturday.

FOOTBALL Ligue 1 2005/2006 Bordeaux Nancy Keita Smicer

Image credit: Imago

Houllier coached the Czech international during his time at Liverpool, and revealed he hold him in the highest regard.

“He is a top class footballer and an exceptional person,” Houllier told But.

“He has very good technique and is always in good spirits on and off the pitch. He is not really a leader on the field of play, but he helps raise others' morale.

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