Yossi Benayoun Signs For Liverpool

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Rafael Benitez today explained why he was so keen to bring Yossi Benayoun to Anfield after the Israeli international completed his switch to Liverpool.
The 27-year-old midfielder put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him at Anfield until 2011 on Thursday afternoon and Benitez believes he's just the player the Reds need to add extra creativity to their forward play.

"I first saw him play for Racing Santander in La Liga when he was a really good player, but when he first came to England we were watching to be sure he could adapt to a different style of football," said the Liverpool boss.

"It's clear he's done this very well at West Ham. Liverpool fans will remember how he played in the FA Cup Final against us when he was outstanding. We thought then this was a player who is capable of stepping up to a higher level.

"He was offered a big new contract at West Ham and received offers from a lot of other clubs offering him more money but Yossi's message was always the same. He said he was desperate to only join Liverpool because this was his dream. When Rick, the Americans and I spoke about the player, we all agreed this is the kind of attitude we and our supporters really like.

"When you have quality players with his ability showing so much passion to play for your club, it's really good for the team."

[histon]

do you think he is a good player

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He seemed to do well at West Ham, if he gets regular football then maybe

[Davvers]

Any better than what you got tho

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He's a creative player which is what we lacked but I'm not sure if he'd be able to help us to win the Premiership - hope I'm proved wrong!

[lee cufc]

Originally Posted by histon

do you think he is a good player

class player that can play in many positions

[Galatasaray wins]

Originally Posted by lee cufc

class player that can play in many positions

but does it enough to contribute for winning the premiership champion.
After spanish striker, Liverpool should have signing another first class midfielder to get better...

[Beefy]

I think Liverpools midfield is good enough already with Gerrard, Alonso, Mascherano, and Sissoko.

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Originally Posted by Beefy

I think Liverpools midfield is good enough already with Gerrard, Alonso, Mascherano, and Sissoko.

All very similar players though - lacks width!

[Beefy]

I didn't mean playing them together, you've got width with Kewell and Pennant