BENITEZ LOOKS TO BOOST YOUNG RANKS
By Ken Gaunt, PA Sport
Rafael Benitez is intent on attracting the world's best young talent to Anfield, no matter how big his transfer budget becomes.
The Liverpool manager believes bringing in players like defensive duo Daniel Agger and Mark Gonzalez, both 22, remains crucial to the club's prospects.
"When we signed Agger we were looking for a young player with experience and quality who we knew would be good for the future," said Benitez.
"Both Agger and Mark Gonzalez are like this. Not only can they show their ability now, they are prospects.
"These are the types of player we are always looking for to improve the squad."
Agger, a £5.8million buy from Brondby was impressive in the victory against Fulham last weekend and Benitez added in the Liverpool Echo: "We knew he was strong in defence.
"But he can pass the ball well and move it around the pitch at a high tempo.
"You saw he did this very well against Fulham."
Chilean ace Gonzalez got a run-out in that game, replacing Dirk Kuyt in the 73rd minute.
Gonzalez had a spell on loan at Real Sociedad as part of his development and is aiming to return to the Liverpool side after injury.
He may have to settle for a place on the bench again against Charlton on Saturday like Sami Hyypia such is Agger's good form.
Benitez could be tempted to field the same side, featuring Kuyt and Craig Bellamy up front.
That would see Peter Crouch and Robbie Fowler remaining on the bench against the bottom side in the table.
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By Ken Gaunt, PA Sport
Rafael Benitez is intent on attracting the world's best young talent to Anfield, no matter how big his transfer budget becomes.
The Liverpool manager believes bringing in players like defensive duo Daniel Agger and Mark Gonzalez, both 22, remains crucial to the club's prospects.
"When we signed Agger we were looking for a young player with experience and quality who we knew would be good for the future," said Benitez.
"Both Agger and Mark Gonzalez are like this. Not only can they show their ability now, they are prospects.
"These are the types of player we are always looking for to improve the squad."
Agger, a £5.8million buy from Brondby was impressive in the victory against Fulham last weekend and Benitez added in the Liverpool Echo: "We knew he was strong in defence.
"But he can pass the ball well and move it around the pitch at a high tempo.
"You saw he did this very well against Fulham."
Chilean ace Gonzalez got a run-out in that game, replacing Dirk Kuyt in the 73rd minute.
Gonzalez had a spell on loan at Real Sociedad as part of his development and is aiming to return to the Liverpool side after injury.
He may have to settle for a place on the bench again against Charlton on Saturday like Sami Hyypia such is Agger's good form.
Benitez could be tempted to field the same side, featuring Kuyt and Craig Bellamy up front.
That would see Peter Crouch and Robbie Fowler remaining on the bench against the bottom side in the table.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football...&TEAMHD=soccer
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