Manager Rafa Benitez has hailed the performance of Albert Riera for Liverpool and justified his recall to the Spain national squad.
The 26-year-old winger joined the Reds in the summer from Espanyol, and has made an instant impact with Benitez’s side scoring vital victories against Manchester United, Everton and Manchester City.
Such has been Riera’s displays that he is now in with a chance to resurrect his international career after being overlooked for La Furia Roja’s successful campaign at the Euro 2008 finals in Austria and Switzerland, but is now in the squad for World Cup 2010 qualifiers following injury to Diego Capel.
Benitez believes that Riera can turn himself into a key player for Spain if he continues to give his best and improves with the Premiership club.
"People maybe don't realise the situation and how well he's playing," Benitez told Liverpoolfc.tv.
"I could tell you he's doing really well and leave it at that, but you also have to remember that since he's been here the games have been United, Everton and Man City away. That makes how he's doing even more impressive.
"Spain has a very good group of players, so it's not easy – but he can be there. If he keeps playing well here, it will be easy for him.
"I think playing in the Premier League and Champions League can also make a massive difference to the progression of a player."
The 26-year-old winger joined the Reds in the summer from Espanyol, and has made an instant impact with Benitez’s side scoring vital victories against Manchester United, Everton and Manchester City.
Such has been Riera’s displays that he is now in with a chance to resurrect his international career after being overlooked for La Furia Roja’s successful campaign at the Euro 2008 finals in Austria and Switzerland, but is now in the squad for World Cup 2010 qualifiers following injury to Diego Capel.
Benitez believes that Riera can turn himself into a key player for Spain if he continues to give his best and improves with the Premiership club.
"People maybe don't realise the situation and how well he's playing," Benitez told Liverpoolfc.tv.
"I could tell you he's doing really well and leave it at that, but you also have to remember that since he's been here the games have been United, Everton and Man City away. That makes how he's doing even more impressive.
"Spain has a very good group of players, so it's not easy – but he can be there. If he keeps playing well here, it will be easy for him.
"I think playing in the Premier League and Champions League can also make a massive difference to the progression of a player."
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