Source: Eurosport
Hart tips French ace for starring role
Portsmouth manager Paul Hart insists new signing Frederic Piquionne can become a Premier League star after the Frenchman scored both goals in their 2-0 friendly victory over Rangers.
Piquionne had only trained with his new team-mates for a couple of days but he settled in immediately and scored a goal in each half to provide Pompey with a well-earned success.
He produced two quality finishes to leave Hart in doubt he has the ability to be a hit in the top flight.
"I was delighted for him," said Hart. "He's a good, honest lad who runs hard and heads it well. He is going to be a problem for Premier League defenders. He's played up front on his own before so he's aware of what's needed and he caused Rangers problems.
"The lad puts defenders under pressure, he has that movement down the channels and as a manager you want the ability to run in behind. His enthusiasm and willingness to run behind the defence has been a revelation for us and I thought he took his goals tremendously well.
"I'm sure he can adapt but you have got to be prepared and let him settle in and find his feet. I hope he will have an impact on the Premier League. That's what he wants and he's had a couple of quiet seasons, now he's trying to prove people wrong."
