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Aspas said: "Training has been a little tougher than the sessions in Spain.

"But I know there is a little more running involved in the Premier League. I'm working hard every day to try and earn my place in the team for the first game."

Aspas has been handed the number nine shirt worn previously by Liverpool legends Robbie Fowler and Ian Rush. He is well aware of how important that shirt has been to the club and fans over the years.

He added: "In Spain, they don't attach so much importance to your shirt number as you do here in England.

"But I do know that simply by coming here I have the responsibility to return with interest the money the club has paid for me."


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I think he'll become a fan favorite. I see him really pushing Sturridge for that starting striker spot.

I have not been able to see any pre season games but the feedback on here has not been spectacular.

But pre season is notoriously unreprestative of reality as the season proper starts and as with all players we need to give them a chance. He starts with a clean slate and looking forward to seeing him play.

I have a feeling not based on facts (because I have none) but based on gut feel that he might do well

I think the aim is to have him as back-up to Suarez as a second striker, and Sturridge back-up to a new lead striker, but we'll see how the window unfolds. He'll have 6 games to impress so it's not as if he won't get a good run of games under his belt to settle. I think he'll be a fan fave too. Reminds me of the kind of player Kuyt turned out to be. Hard-working, tricky, versatile between the front 2 positions (3 if you take it as either flank). I've been impressed with him in pre-season, and he certainly impressed in Spain last season (and the season before that).

I love Dirk Kuyt, but Aspas looks to have at least twice the footballing ability. Kuyt wasn't tricky (or skillful), he was just total commitment and total clutch which allowed him to overcome a lackluster skill set and a lack of pace. If Aspas can replicate the clutch goals and hardwork, with his superior pace and skill set, he could be quite a player.

he is a better option than borini so he will get his chance. will need to adjust quickly , looked a bit lost at times.

Seems to know where the net is though.

yep not bad.

3 goals and an assist in 4 games (along with a couple of posts) isn't bad no matter who the opposition is. Hopefully he carries on.

and to think we were relying on a 35 million pound football playing horse 2 years ago. Aspas looks good and has the right attitude. Celta Vigo loved him as well.