Olympique Lyon left-back Aly Cissokho admits he's a huge fan of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard.

Cissokho, who came close to joining Tottenham in the summer before leaving Porto for Lyon, said: "He is the symbol of speed and power.

"Of course, we do not play the same position, but he is a great example. He never gives up and is an example to us all.

"Personally, he's an inspiration because of his speed and power."