Rodríguez fits bill at Anfield

Rafael Benítez hailed Maxi Rodríguez's "character and mentality" after Liverpool FC signed the winger on a free transfer from fellow UEFA Europa League hopefuls Club Atlético de Madrid.

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The Argentinian international, 29, has penned a three-and-a-half year deal at Anfield after passing a medical, and will wear the No17 shirt subject to international clearance. "I know he was not doing as well as he did in the past at Atlético, but he is doing really well with Argentina and wants to impress ahead of the World Cup," said Benítez. "He can play on the right, left or as a second striker. He is good at getting into the box and is a good finisher. Every year he gets five to 15 goals from midfield." Restricted to two in eleven Liga appearances this season – although he did score four against UD Marbella in the Copa del Rey in November – Rodríguez could make his Liverpool debut on Saturday when the Reds visit Stoke City FC.