Source: Daily_Mail
Zola backs Tristan to become Europe's best as Hammers await UEFA outcome
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola believes Diego Tristan has the ability to be one of Europe's top strikers. [LNB]Tristan struggled with his fitness when he arrived at Upton Park six months ago but he has adjusted to the pace of the Barclays Premier League and has two goals in his last three games. [LNB]With Carlton Cole still not back from a groin injury, 33-year-old Tristan is likely to lead the attack against Liverpool tonight. [LNB] Hammer time: Tristan strikes his second goal in three games last week at Stoke, scoring a stunning free-kick to gift West Ham a precious win at the Britannia[LNB] 'The problem with Diego was the physical condition,' said Zola. [LNB]'When he first came here in November he wasn't as good as now physically. [LNB] It's more than a Noble gesture - I make my Mark from penalties, says Hammer West Ham put race for Euro place in limbo by failing to meet UEFA demands WEST HAM v Liverpool: Cole to miss out again for Hammers as Reds arrive at BoleynAndy Townsend's Boot Room: Red-hot Benayoun is in my Fantasy Hammers XI WEST HAM UNITED FC
