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Liverpool hero Murphy full of praise for Chelsea defender Zouma: Just like Desailly

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy is full of praise for Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma after their draw with Manchester City.

Murphy wrote in BBC Sport: "It was a surprise selection because I was expecting Gary Cahill to come back in alongside John Terry in defence, but instead Mourinho went with a 20-year-old who had only started one other Premier League game before Saturday.

"Zouma responded by putting in a brilliant performance against top-quality opposition.

"He reminds me of France legend and former AC Milan and Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly with his power and presence, but the greatest quality he demonstrated against City was his calmness for his age - he did not once look panicked."

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