Everton's Diniyar Bilyaletdinov looking forward to return of pass masters

16 December 2009 10:00
Diniyar Bilyaletdinov[LNB]DINIYAR Bilyaletdinov is hoping Everton can pass their way to success over the Christmas period.[LNB]The Russian international winger believes he is adapting to the physical side of the Premier League after his summer transfer from Lokomotiv Moscow, but he dislikes the long ball approach of some English teams.[LNB]Bilyaletdinov is hoping that the return of injured players like Mikel Arteta and Leon Osman, along with the continuing fitness of Steve Pienaar, will help the blues play more fast-flowing football.[LNB]He said: 'I like passing football.[LNB]"I don't like it when the game is like ping pong.[LNB]"It's boring to watch and boring to play in.[LNB]"I know many teams play like that, and it's about hard work but it's not good to see.[LNB]'I hear about players like Arteta and I've seen him play. I have also played with Leon Osman before his injury.[LNB]"I am excited about playing with them, but I'm excited to be playing alongside all my team-mates.

Source: Liverpool_Echo