Cisse praise for Guy Roux

The French international striker admits he will miss aspects of life at Auxerre, in particular his relationship with Guy Roux.

''I am just a little sad to leave. I will mainly miss the dressing room atmosphere,'' admitted Cisse.

''Like everyone I have had rows with Guy Roux, but he improved me the most.

''It is a really special relationship between us. I don't think there are another coach and player who live the same relationship.

''Today, I just want to thank him.''

The player continued to discuss his ambitions to succeed at Anfield and admitted the prospect of life in England does at times feel daunting.

''In France, there are no clubs with such facilities," he added. "It is on another planet.

''It is almost frightening. I just hope to play but if you give your best in England, I think you can succeed.''

Meanwhile, Roux has returned Cisse's compliments by declaring the forward will improve if he does indeed end up at Liverpool.

''I think he will improve by 30 percent. This year he has scored 24 goals and only one was a penalty,'' said Guy Roux.

''He is only 22-years-old and it is logical he wants to leave for Liverpool.

''When he signed the contract with me, we agreed for him to leave in 2004.''