s@int wrote:Was this only a few short months ago :-
Rafa Benitez believes Robbie Keane can be the perfect foil for 33-goal Fernando Torres next term.
The Anfield boss sees the pair as a lethal combination of guile and pace capable of firing the Reds to glory in 2008-09.
Speaking exclusively to Liverpoolfc.tv after the 28-year-old signed last night, Benitez said: "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 workrate he can give to us, the game intelligence and also the goals."
Keane scored an impressive 107 goals in 253 appearances for former club Tottenham – but the penalty box isn't the only place Benitez believes he'll have an impact.
The Reds manager thinks his new boy will have a positive effect on team morale.
"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," said Benitez.
"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."
After being unveiled to the press this morning, Keane could travel with his new teammates to Villarreal.
Whenever he does make his debut, it is likely to be in the number seven shirt.
Benitez added: "Yes, we were talking about the number, and the big names that have had this number, so it will be inspirational for him to have it too."
One of the first questions fans will be asking when Keane does finally make his bow is whether they'll see his famous cartwheel goal celebration.
The man himself says it would be rude not to bring it out once for the Kop, though Benitez has told supporters not to expect spectacular celebrations week in, week out.
He said: "We will talk. It is important to score and also to celebrate afterwards, but he has to be careful just in case!"
shurrup S@int.We all know Rafa never wanted him in the first place
Least that well and truly puts that little bit of ridiculousness to bed. 
to contribute to where we are in a big way. Im honeslty not that bothered if we don't bring in someone. I think we have enough in us to get us through all the competitions.
