Source: Liverpool_Echo
Sotiros Kyrgiakos to make Bolton debut for Liverpool FC
NEW signing Sotirios Kyrgiakos is set to make his Liverpool debut in Saturday's Premier League clash at Bolton.
The 30-year-old's registration didn't go through in time for Monday's 3-1 home defeat at the hands of Aston Villa but boss Rafa Benitez is expected to turn to the Greek international for the clash at the Reebok Stadium.
The giant 6ft 4ins defender, who cost £1.5million from AEK Athens, is ideally suited to facing Gary Megson's physical side and Benitez will be hoping he can help nullify the aerial threat of frontman Kevin Davies.
Benitez will be keeping a close eye on fellow centre-back Martin Skrtel in the build up to the weekend as the Slovak is still troubled by the cracked jaw he suffered at Spurs.
The Reds manager may opt to use Skrtel sparingly until his injury heals.
Meanwhile, reports linking Liverpool with a move for either Arjen Robben or Keisuke Honda are wide of the mark.
Former Chelsea winger Robben is out of favour at Real Madrid but the Spaniards are seeking a fee of around £15m.
Japanese midfielder Honda has proved a big hit with newly promoted Dutch top flight outfit Venlo.
The 23-year-old is attracting interest from a number of European clubs but has a £8million price tag.
