Jimmy Rice05 August 2009
In an exclusive interview with Liverpoolfc.tv, the boss revealed how Aquilani could fit into his side.
"Roma have allowed us to talk with him, so that's good andpositive. He is a player with the quality we are looking for," saidBenitez.
"He can play a little bit higher than Javier Mascherano - maybe between him and Steven Gerrard.
"He has good passing - the final ball is good - and he also works.If he can settle down properly in England he can be a very goodaddition.
"I think the signing should excite the fans. He won the U19European Championship with his country, and U21 too. He has sometrophies - including the Italian Cup.
"I always remember one game - England versus Italy U21s at Wembley, and he was man of the match in a 3-0 win."
The Reds concluded their discussions with Roma over permission totalk to the player once the sale of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid wasagreed.