Rafa: Why Maxi will improve

Rafa Benitez claims there is still lots more to come from new boy Maxi Rodriguez.

The Argentina ace has put in several decent displays since signing from Atletico Madrid in January but is still finding his feet in English football.

Benitez told Liverpoolfc.tv: "I think he's doing well. For new players it's always difficult but he's giving to us some quality in possession and good movement, and he's working hard too.

"He will improve. The understanding of the other players will help with his play, and that will also make things better for us.

"He's okay now. He still needs to improve his English but he's having lessons. He also has Mascherano and Insua around, and they help him a little bit.

"You can see clearly that he's very happy - and we'll try to keep him as happy as we can."

Rodriguez was a starter when Liverpool beat Everton in a feisty Merseyside derby at the beginning of the month.

Benitez believes his latest signing performed admirably in the circumstances.

He said: "All new players when they see a game of this tempo are always a little bit surprised because they see the difference between this derby and derbies in other countries. But that's part of the adaptation."

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