Rafa hails Keane's qualities
29 Jul 2008 - 08:58:40
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez believes new signing Robbie Keane can form an excellent striking partnership with Spain international Fernando Torres.
The Republic of Ireland international completed his transfer from Tottenham to Anfield on Monday evening and Benitez is delighted to have finally landed his long-time target.
The former Valencia coach told the club's official website: "We were looking for a player with game intelligence and good movement who could play alongside Torres.
"He can play with Torres up front and also on the right.
"We knew he was a Liverpool fan since forever. We knew that he was a very good signing in terms of the commitment, the quality and the intelligence of the player.
"He is a player who can give to us a lot of goals - normally he gets about 15 each year. We were looking for the work-rate he can give to us, the game intelligence and also the goals.
"He has experience in the Premier League and also all the reports of his personality and professionalism are fantastic. He can be a good example for the young players.
"I feel like he has enough experience in the game and that he has a very good mentality. He is very hungry, so everything is positive."