Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton FC striker Jo: Why Louis Saha is a fantastic person
LOUIS SAHA has been labelled a genius by manager David Moyes this week.[LNB]But team-mate and some-time strike partner Jo has another six letter description for the French forward, one gleaned from the very first day he stepped through the entrance gates of Everton's Finch Farm training complex.[LNB]Mentor.[LNB]With a career which already spans prolific spells with Corinthians in his homeland and CSKA Moscow in Russia, plus a frustrating time at Manchester City, it is easy to lose sight of the Brazilian's youth.[LNB]Still only 22-years-old, he has already packed a lot into a short career, but still appreciates a helping hand and a reassuring arm around his shoulder.[LNB]The experienced 31-year-old French international Saha has provided that support.[LNB]'He has been helping me since my first day here and he still helps me today,' said Jo.[LNB]'He's a fantastic person and a fantastic player. I don't need to comment on his football because everyone knows he is a wonderful player. But he is also a fantastic person.'[LNB]Saha's sparkling form so far this season, coupled with the return to fitness of Yakubu, the proven goals record of Tim Cahill and the versatility of Marouane Fellaini, means that competition for striking places at Everton is more intense than ever.[LNB]Only once this season has Jo started two successive matches - which coincided with him scoring his first goal of the campaign against AEK Athens, quickly followed by another at Hull City.[LNB]But rather than bemoan the lack of opportunities, Jo is happy to fight for his place.
