Rafael Benitez is convinced Alberto Aquilani will prove to be a good signing for Liverpool.
The Reds splashed out £20million on the Italian midfielder last summer, keen to find an able replacement for the Real Madrid-bound Xabi Alonso.
Unfortunately, the Anfield faithful have seen little of their big-money signing this season, with injury and illness keeping him sidelined for long periods.
There have, however, been signs on the rare outings he has managed that there is plenty more to come from him in the future.
Aquilani is still only 25-years-old and Benitez is adamant that the former Roma man can be a resounding success in England.
"You can see he wants to improve and it is important for us to have another player pushing," Benitez told the club's official website.
"We need players with quality to help us improve until the end of the season. Alberto has got desire and he is working very hard. When we have him available, he can give us a different approach on the pitch in different games.
"It is a question of time. It is disappointing that he was ill and missed out against Lille but we are hopeful he will continue to improve and play more games before the end of the season."
The Reds splashed out £20million on the Italian midfielder last summer, keen to find an able replacement for the Real Madrid-bound Xabi Alonso.
Unfortunately, the Anfield faithful have seen little of their big-money signing this season, with injury and illness keeping him sidelined for long periods.
There have, however, been signs on the rare outings he has managed that there is plenty more to come from him in the future.
Aquilani is still only 25-years-old and Benitez is adamant that the former Roma man can be a resounding success in England.
"You can see he wants to improve and it is important for us to have another player pushing," Benitez told the club's official website.
"We need players with quality to help us improve until the end of the season. Alberto has got desire and he is working very hard. When we have him available, he can give us a different approach on the pitch in different games.
"It is a question of time. It is disappointing that he was ill and missed out against Lille but we are hopeful he will continue to improve and play more games before the end of the season."
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