After an incredible opening game, he had Liverpool fans singing his name, but then everything came apart.
On this day 20 years ago, Bruno Cheyrou scored a remarkable victory against Chelsea, and one ECHO team member was certain he was the new Zinedine Zidane. Bruno possesses exceptional talent, keen vision, and a passing sense. I don’t compare him lightly to Zidane, and I think he has the potential to be a key player for Liverpool. “He is similar to Zidane in terms of touch and style. When playing ball, there are a number of parallels between the two. The remarks made by Gerard Houllier created some controversy. Bruno Cheyrou has recently paid £4 million to move from Lille to Liverpool. And to greet him, his new boss reached for the most audacious analogy of them all.
However, this was a team led by an individual who seemed to have the magic touch, and they were riding a winning wave of momentum. Liverpool had finished the league in fourth, third, and second place under Houllier’s direction. Of course, we must not overlook the amazing treble cup that we acquired on our journey. Additionally, there was every reason to support Houllier on the transfer front. particularly in this division. Igor Biscan was generally half asleep and Jean-Michel Ferri was a strange one. But Houllier was a man who, rightly, believed that Gary McAllister still had a lot of miles ahead of him. Also, Dietmar Hamann was an equally brilliant addition despite costing a whopping £8 million more than the Scot. Houllier had a distinct eye for midfield potential.
..And in July 2002, when Liverpool hosted Lazio for a preseason friendly, that opinion was reinforced. For the home fans, this was Cheyrou’s maiden appearance. The presumed successor to Zidane did not let down. When the 24-year-old performed beneath the lights on that Tuesday night, Anfield screamed and purred. Like many others here, I fell in love at first sight. Though the white boots appeared dubious, each touch was guaranteed.