Rafa Benitez is looking forward to concentrating on football after a hectic transfer window.
The Anfield boss added six names to his first-team squad during the summer, including the deadline day capture of Albert Riera.
That deal saw Steve Finnan go the other way to Espanyol, while Andriy Voronin left for a year on loan at Hertha Berlin.
Benitez believes the departures will benefit both players, and the Spaniard is now looking forward to an extended period focusing solely on football.
"It's important because we can now concentrate on football and preparing the team," he told Liverpoolfc.tv.
"Voronin needed to play, and with the competition we have got up front it was going to be difficult for him. Hertha Berlin are a big team, so it was a good move for him.
"Finnan was involved in the Albert Riera deal, so it was a good option for us.
"We signed Philipp Degen and have also got Alvaro Arbeloa.
"But Finnan has been a good servant to the club. He is a consistent player – that's important in any position, but especially full-back."
The Anfield boss added six names to his first-team squad during the summer, including the deadline day capture of Albert Riera.
That deal saw Steve Finnan go the other way to Espanyol, while Andriy Voronin left for a year on loan at Hertha Berlin.
Benitez believes the departures will benefit both players, and the Spaniard is now looking forward to an extended period focusing solely on football.
"It's important because we can now concentrate on football and preparing the team," he told Liverpoolfc.tv.
"Voronin needed to play, and with the competition we have got up front it was going to be difficult for him. Hertha Berlin are a big team, so it was a good move for him.
"Finnan was involved in the Albert Riera deal, so it was a good option for us.
"We signed Philipp Degen and have also got Alvaro Arbeloa.
"But Finnan has been a good servant to the club. He is a consistent player – that's important in any position, but especially full-back."
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