Victor Moses is ready to hit the ground running as his season-long loan with Liverpool gets under way.
The Chelsea forward hasn't figured under Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge this season, but in a sparkling performance for Nigeria last weekend, he showed he is suffering no rustiness.
Moses helped fire the Super Eagles into the final round of Africa's World Cup qualification process with a 2-0 defeat of Malawi in Calabar.
Moses converted a decisive penalty, but it was his overall performance which caught the eye and suggested he is ready to slot straight into life with the Premier League-topping Reds.
Nigerian journalist Babajide Alaka reported, for the goal.com website: "If there were any doubts concerning the talent of Victor Moses, Saturday's game dispelled all that.
"Simply magical and at times untouchable, the Liverpool loanee was a constant thorn in the flesh.
"Many times, especially in the first half, he took his opponents to the cleaners and delivered good crosses into the box that were not converted.
"He got the crowd going and in the second half after scoring the penalty, he actually performed a juggling act on the pitch, which left the fans drooling. And just as he did against South Africa during the Nelson Mandela Challenge match, he is always going to be very important in opening up stubborn defences."
Moses clearly made a significant impact in Calabar.
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi actually stated that he believed Liverpool will win the league after signing the Super Eagles striker!
"I am happy with this because Liverpool is a club I like very much," said his national team coach.
"The arrival of Moses means Liverpool will win the championship because he is a very good player who will boost the side."
Source: Liverpool Echo
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