Liverpool FC boss Rafa Benitez welcomes Maxi Rodriguez back

Maxi Rodriguez 300RAFA 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.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.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.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.And when he does so, Rodriguez will have a huge endorsement of his many qualities from Liverpool's manager ringing in his ears.'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.'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.'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.'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.

Source: Liverpool_Echo