[lfc-news] Boss: Sissoko will improve squad - Official Site

Official LFC Website, 9 July 2005
BOSS: SISSOKO WILL IMPROVE SQUAD
By Paul Eaton

Rafael Benitez is confident Mali midfielder Mohamed Sissoko will bring
more quality to his Liverpool squad.

Sissoko still needs to complete a medical before finalising his move to
Anfield and becoming the latest of Benitez's summer signings.

The Liverpool boss said: "He's a young central midfielder who plays a
high energy game with a high tempo. He's young, he's not bad on the ball
and he will improve the balance of our team.

"He's had two good years with Valencia where he has won trophies. I know
him well and he's a very good player."

Benitez also admitted the Reds are waiting to hear whether they'll be
able to bring Luis Figo to Anfield.

He said: "At the moment all we can do is wait. We have some
possibilities and Figo is one of them. We'll have to wait and see.

"I'm happy with the squad we have at the moment but we're still trying
to bring in two or three more players."

Benitez saw his side secure their first victory of pre-season when they
defeated League Two outfit Wrexham 4-3 in a thriller at the Racecourse.

Milan Baros and Fernando Morientes both bagged a brace as the Reds
warmed up for Wednesday's Champions League qualifier against TNS.

Benitez said: "It was a good game for the fans with seven goals being
scored. I'm not concerned that we conceded three because it's still very
early in our preparations and it was a very hot day.

"I am sure when we play on Wednesday evening that we will be much
better. It could be good that we have a competitive match next midweek
and it could stand us in good stead for the rest of the season."

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