Liverpool FC manager Rafael Benitez: Steven Gerrard is one of the best players I have worked with

04 December 2009 09:00
RAFAEL BENITEZ today hailed Steven Gerrard as 'one of the best players' he has worked with.[LNB]On the eve of Gerrard's 500th game for Liverpool, the Reds boss paid tribute to the inspirational captain, referring to him as the complete midfielder.[LNB]During his time at Real Madrid and Valencia, Benitez has worked alongside some of the modern game's most highly regarded players.[LNB]In their heyday, names such as Raul, Pablo Aimar and Roberto Ayala would have graced any teamsheet in world football.[LNB]Benitez applies similar credit to Gerrard and believes the 29-year-old can go down as one of the best players of all time.[LNB]'Without a doubt Stevie is one of the best players I have worked,' said Benitez.[LNB]'When I was at Real Madrid I worked with people like Raul and many other very good players who did very well in the first team.

Source: Liverpool_Echo