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[JoeTerp]

unless I am missing something, I am pretty sure this still hasn't gone through yet, at least officially

[ruskiy playmaker]

I think watching the Russians last night just proves that this guy is an important signing in that he seems to love getting forward from left back, a bit like Zambrotta and Grosso do for the Italian National team at the moment.

The Russians demonstrated the importance of the full back position, in modern football last night. Both goals were created by the full backs, right and left. We are not talking about playing in a hopeful ball from 40 yards out but penetrating runs from deep and then the composure to find the final pass once getting there.

This is the kind of play we greatly lack.  People talk about 'that is too much money for a full back' but fail to see how the role of the modern full back has developed. Chelsea have just paid £16m for Boswinga and Barcelona have signed Daniel Alves for £23m in recent weeks.

Now this post makes a lot of sense.

[RedBlood]

seen him play a few times and he looks like a very good player both defensively and going forward, but only time will tell if he can handle the premiereship

check this out, torres would be proud http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdX_EcrL-Pw

[SundanceKid]

seen him play a few times and he looks like a very good player both defensively and going forward, but only time will tell if he can handle the premiereship

check this out, torres would be proud http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdX_EcrL-Pw

We've seen him destroy arguably the strongest National Team in Europe. Don't know what's left to prove.

[Toffeehater]

When is this going to become official , unless there is some problem with his medical?

[7_Kewell]

When is this going to become official , unless there is some problem with his medical?

[account deleted by request]

The transfer window only opens on the 1st of July, so we can only officially register him then. No need to panic

[metalhead]

The transfer window only opens on the 1st of July, so we can only officially register him then. No need to panic

Dossena is on a honeymoon, so he is going to register beyond july 1st, there is some business to take care of  

[Toffeehater]

thanks for clearing things up saint

[Dundalk]

From BBC Sport

Liverpool are hoping to complete the signing of Udinese full-back Andrea Dossena next week.

Reds chief executive Rick Parry confirmed a deal for the 26-year-old Italian is almost complete

"We are now ready to confirm the signing of Dossena. The deal should go through next week," Parry told the club's official website.

Dossena will be seen as an ideal replacement for John Arne Riise who signed for Roma earlier this month.

The Norwegian spent seven years at Anfield and Parry paid tribute to the former Monaco player.

"John was an incredibly enthusiastic defender who was always a great pro," he told the club's official website

"He worked hard and never gave us a minute's trouble. The fans will remember that powerful shot of his that brought them to their feet on many occasions.

"We had a good chat about his time here and he wants to thank the fans for the support he was given down the years. He secured Champions League and FA Cup success at Anfield and also helped us win the Worthington Cup and two European Super Cups."

Dossena, who has been capped once by Italy, will become manager Rafael Benitez's second signing of the summer following the arrival of Swiss full-back Phillip Degen on a free transfer.

[JoeTerp]

its on .tv as well

[Toffeehater]

Finally its going to be made official . First real signing of the season , lets get the ball rolling ad get a decent winger and a striker next

[Owzat]

The transfer window only opens on the 1st of July, so we can only officially register him then. No need to panic

I'm gobsmacked so many seem unaware of that fact, given it is standard on football management games

[Gobbo juventino]

Dossena is a good player, I'd like him in Juventus

[Ace Ventura]

Dossena is a good player, I'd like him in Juventus

We havent seen much of him or heard much about it mate.

Can you tell us more about his game ? What his strengths and weaknesses are ?