I don't think so. He was one of the star players for Basel in Europe two seasons in a row, then fight to avoid relegation. Pointless career choice IMO.What good did that do for Assaidi? He did reasonably well at Stoke, but it hasn't improved his chances at Liverpool at all. A loan move is good for players trying to make a name for themselves. He has already made one, and that is why Chelsea bought him.