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Liverpool<\/a> centre-back Martin Skrtel<\/a> has backed new signing Stewart Downing<\/a> to be a hit at Anfield.<\/span><\/p>\n

The winger joined from Aston Villa in a deal reported to be around \u00a320 million, and the defender has admitted that he has long been a fan of the England international and feels he will add a lot to the side.<\/span><\/p>\n

Skrtel told the club’s official website: “The players we have signed are all top quality and they will bring a lot to this team.<\/span><\/p>\n

“I remember Stewart Downing when he played for Middleborough and he has always been a great player. He can provide us with a lot of goals and he has a great delivery from the wide areas.”<\/span><\/p>\n

The Slovakian international picked up a calf injury during a training session which forced him to miss Liverpool\u2019s recent tour of Asia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Skrtel was an ever-present last season and is enthusiastic about returning from injury and hooking up with the team next week in Turkey when they face Galatasaray.<\/span><\/p>\n

“I picked up a calf injury in training just before we were due to travel to Asia, so unfortunately I had to miss the tour,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

“I had a scan and it was thought I would be out of action for two to three weeks, but I have been working hard and am feeling much better now.<\/span><\/p>\n

“I am now looking to return to training on Sunday or Monday, and hopefully I will be available for the Galatasaray game.<\/span><\/p>\n

“That’s the target for me and the physios, so hopefully I can be back for this game.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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