Liverpool tactician Rafael Benitez has insisted there is still room for improvement from summer acquisition Alberto Aquilani.
The Italian midfielder showed glimpses of the passing and visionary qualities that prompted Liverpool to splash out £20 million for his services, after being handed his maiden Premier League start in yesterday's clash with Wolverhampton.
But 'Pool gaffer Rafa Benitez insists there's still more to come from the ex-Roma schemer, who he believes will flourish upon his adaptation to the Premier League's high-tempo surrounds.
"I think he was trying to find the right pass, he was trying to be involved," Benitez told BBC Sport.
"Still, he will need to improve his match fitness," he continued. "And also, the tempo of the Premier League is not basic.
"But he was trying and that's the main thing for us."
The Spaniard also urged the Liverpool faithful to remain patient with their new signing, reminding fans time is still the key antidote, especially after a injury lay-off as lengthy as Aquilani's.
"He will need time, it is a question always for everyone, [when] becoming fit, they need time.
"For someone that was injured [like he was], they will need time," the Reds boss concluded.
The Italian midfielder showed glimpses of the passing and visionary qualities that prompted Liverpool to splash out £20 million for his services, after being handed his maiden Premier League start in yesterday's clash with Wolverhampton.
But 'Pool gaffer Rafa Benitez insists there's still more to come from the ex-Roma schemer, who he believes will flourish upon his adaptation to the Premier League's high-tempo surrounds.
"I think he was trying to find the right pass, he was trying to be involved," Benitez told BBC Sport.
"Still, he will need to improve his match fitness," he continued. "And also, the tempo of the Premier League is not basic.
"But he was trying and that's the main thing for us."
The Spaniard also urged the Liverpool faithful to remain patient with their new signing, reminding fans time is still the key antidote, especially after a injury lay-off as lengthy as Aquilani's.
"He will need time, it is a question always for everyone, [when] becoming fit, they need time.
"For someone that was injured [like he was], they will need time," the Reds boss concluded.
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