Source: Liverpool_Echo
Liverpool FC boss Rafa Benitez welcomes Maxi Rodriguez back
Maxi Rodriguez 300[LNB]RAFA BENITEZ has predicted Liverpool's play will dramatically improve at Burnley tomorrow - thanks to the return of the man who has started to make them tick.[LNB]After a slow start to life on Merseyside, Maxi Rodriguez has blossomed in the last six weeks and again played a starring role in Monday night's 3-0 dismissal of West Ham.[LNB]His awareness and ability to do things simply have brought the best out of those around him and he was sorely missed against Atletico Madrid on Thursday, due to ineligibility.[LNB]But with Benitez set to make changes to the 11 that started the Europa League semi-final at Turf Moor tomorrow, Rodriguez is expected to slot straight back in.[LNB]And when he does so, Rodriguez will have a huge endorsement of his many qualities from Liverpool's manager ringing in his ears.[LNB]'Maxi has become a very important player for us,' said Benitez, who needs to assess David Ngog's fitness. 'He can keep the ball, he can pass it and his energy is good.[LNB]'He is always working very hard and it was a pity that we could not have him with us against Atletico; hopefully we will play well with him in the league.[LNB]'He is different to a lot of players that we have. His understanding is very good and we have been really pleased with what he has done for us.'[LNB]Though Liverpool have a mountain to climb to qualify for the Champions League, the table could have a completely different look about it tonight, especially if Tottenham and Manchester City lose.
