The Spaniard believes that should the versatile Brazilian stay injury free and on form, then he could have a significant impact in the second half of the Reds' season.
A series of niggling injuries have blighted Fabio Aurelio's recent Liverpool career, but Rafael Benitez believes that the early season setbacks are a thing of the past, and that Fabio could be a pivotal player in the Reds' run-in.
Aurelio is a left back by tradition and trade, but was recently deployed in the middle of the park where he put in a sterling performance in the 3-2 win over Portsmouth.
It is this versatility, Rafa claims, that will be essential as the business end of the season approaches.
"Fabio was one of the best players on the pitch at Portsmouth," Benitez told the club's official website today.
"He played really well. We knew he could play in central midfield from his time at Valencia and he showed on Saturday that he is a clever player with quality.
"He will be an important player for us for the rest of the season," he said.
"At Anfield especially, when we want to attack we know he will always be available because he has good movement and can deliver good crosses.
"It's always important to have players who can play in different positions, especially if they understand the game," Benitez concluded.
A series of niggling injuries have blighted Fabio Aurelio's recent Liverpool career, but Rafael Benitez believes that the early season setbacks are a thing of the past, and that Fabio could be a pivotal player in the Reds' run-in.
Aurelio is a left back by tradition and trade, but was recently deployed in the middle of the park where he put in a sterling performance in the 3-2 win over Portsmouth.
It is this versatility, Rafa claims, that will be essential as the business end of the season approaches.
"Fabio was one of the best players on the pitch at Portsmouth," Benitez told the club's official website today.
"He played really well. We knew he could play in central midfield from his time at Valencia and he showed on Saturday that he is a clever player with quality.
"He will be an important player for us for the rest of the season," he said.
"At Anfield especially, when we want to attack we know he will always be available because he has good movement and can deliver good crosses.
"It's always important to have players who can play in different positions, especially if they understand the game," Benitez concluded.
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