Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has hailed the World Player of the Year nominations received by silky striker Fernando Torres and talismanic attacker Steven Gerrard; indicating that it bodes well for the club that two of their influential stars have won external commendation.
The Spanish gaffer also noted the increased form of Argentine battler Javier Mascherano insisting that he believes the midfield anchor is returning to his best form.
"We were worried at the beginning of the season because we had some problems and Argentina needed to qualify for the World Cup," the former Valencia boss is reported to have told the press.
"I think he was very good against [Manchester] United, so now he's coming back. His commitment is always fantastic."
Furthermore, there was heightened speculation regarding Mascherano's future due to the reported interest from Catalan kings Barcelona.
"We knew about speculation with Barcelona but at this moment he's doing really well, his training is fantastic and he is playing at the same level he was before," Benitez added.
Regarding the FIFA World Player of the Year nominations, Benitez claimed that it was a compliment to Liverpool as a club, as well as to the players as individuals.
"It's really good and important for the club," he noted.
"We know they are top-class players. They deserve to be there.
"It's positive to have two there, and it could be more in the future. We are really pleased for them."
The Spanish gaffer also noted the increased form of Argentine battler Javier Mascherano insisting that he believes the midfield anchor is returning to his best form.
"We were worried at the beginning of the season because we had some problems and Argentina needed to qualify for the World Cup," the former Valencia boss is reported to have told the press.
"I think he was very good against [Manchester] United, so now he's coming back. His commitment is always fantastic."
Furthermore, there was heightened speculation regarding Mascherano's future due to the reported interest from Catalan kings Barcelona.
"We knew about speculation with Barcelona but at this moment he's doing really well, his training is fantastic and he is playing at the same level he was before," Benitez added.
Regarding the FIFA World Player of the Year nominations, Benitez claimed that it was a compliment to Liverpool as a club, as well as to the players as individuals.
"It's really good and important for the club," he noted.
"We know they are top-class players. They deserve to be there.
"It's positive to have two there, and it could be more in the future. We are really pleased for them."
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