Last Updated: Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:26
Blackburn new boy Carlos Villanueva has called boss Paul Ince 'annoying' and admits he is struggling to adapt to life in England.
The Chile international is on loan from Audax Italiano but he is struggling to force his way into the Rovers first-team, while adapting to life in England is also proving to be tough.
The striker has been speaking out in his homeland and his comments will not go down well with Ince, who will no doubt be asking for an explanation.
"Since my arrival two months ago I haven't spoken much with Paul Ince. But every time I do he annoys me by going on about Ivan Zamorano," Villaneuva said.
"It seems like they got on well during their time together at Inter Milan. It is really difficult for me to endure the rhythm over here. Players run much more, and the opposition is much tougher than I found back home.
"My teammates even make me feel the rigour of English football in training. They are not afraid to give me a good kicking, as though I played for a rival club.
"You don't get the time to blink here. As a striker I am constantly coming up against opposing defenders, and I have to laugh when I see my legs covered in cuts and bruises.
"I will need to get used to the pace of this league. The football is very physical, and I have to run a great deal."