Anelka Speaks

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Bolton striker Nicolas Anelka admits he is some way off being in peak condition for Premiership action.

 

However, the Frenchman has conceded that it could be a couple of months before he is in perfect shape to perform at his best in The Premiership.

 

"I am glad to play in Bolton now, I just want to be on the pitch and try my best - it is quicker than Turkey but I think in a couple of months I will be ready with the English game," Anelka told Sky Sports News.

 

"I really don't know [what shape I am in], I will have to play some games first but hopefully I am good."

 

Anelka is well known for his goalscoring exploits in England and is often said to play his best in The Premiership.

 

The 27-year-old aims to better previous seasons to propel Bolton into Europe again this season.

 

"I will try to do that in Bolton and hopefully even better, I want to win a lot of games and finish in the top-five," he said

 

Sorry if a SEB, not seen owt.

[Heppy]

I Think anelka will do ok. He might not be match fit but hell get there, him and dioufy up front with a strong midfield, well do alright this season methinks.

Edited September 8, 2006 by Heppy

[Traf]

Monsieur Anelka is playing a canny game here.

Declaring himself a couple of months away from optimum fitness buys him a bit more time to settle in and start banging in the goals, rather than making promises he might struggle to keep in the early games.

[LatinoHeat]

though what kind of player who wants a move away from his current club doesnt train at all for 6 weeks thus starting for his new club in an unfit state

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though what kind of player who wants a move away from his current club doesnt train at all for 6 weeks thus starting for his new club in an unfit state

 

I thought he'd already played a number of games this season and was in peak fitness? He's had nearly 2 weeks at Bolton now - with the best backroom staff in the country.