Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse has complained that Rafa Benitez has forced him out of Anfield after agreeing a loan move to Marseille.
The France international has endured a miserable time since the close of last season as a broken leg saw him ruled out of the World Cup and now, contrary to his wishes, he is on his way out of Liverpool.
Cisse was brought to Liverpool by then manager Gerard Houllier but under the tenure of Benitez he has never established himself as a first choice.
While reiterating his desire to stay on Merseyside, Cisse concedes that he had no alternative but to seek pastures new having been handed a stark ultimatum from the former Valencia boss.
"It was a big surprise to me when I got a phone call from Benitez saying I should leave," Cisse told the News of the World.
"He told me bluntly: 'There's no room for you here.' I was so upset because I don't want to leave Anfield.
"After that conversation, I have no alternative but to try to find another club at least for now.
"So I have agreed to go to Marseille in October when I am fit again, but only on loan.
"I want the Liverpool fans to know the truth. They have made me so welcome and been very supportive.
"I want them to know it is not my choice to leave Liverpool."
kopman
so sad la,he has not reached his potential yet and he's a loyal guy i think
anhydrouscoppersulphate
i will miss his dances.
Patrik
My opinion of him changed ever since i saw the way he played in the 2006 Fa cup final.
anhydrouscoppersulphate
at least in his short period of stay he won the champions league, fa cup n super cup
the Bear
he won super cup?
anhydrouscoppersulphate
Originally posted by the Bear:
he won super cup?
cska moscow. he scored 2 in that final i think
stevenliew
he say only mah......... maybe he was the one who requested it
BrUtUs
another french top scorer flop...
798
but cisse really never play to expectation at pool, how to give him chance? he should be happy instead as he might find a better club to discover his talent.