Mark Platt 21 October 2005 Rafael Benitez is looking forward to the Anfield arrival of Albacete's Mark Gonzalez and is confident the Chilean winger can make a big impact at Liverpool. A statement on Thursday confirmed the club have agreed a deal to sign the highly-rated youngster - nicknamed 'Speedy' - on a permanent basis, subject to him meeting the relevant eligibility rules.
"He is a player we want to be able to use as soon as possible but the situation as it stands is that we are still awaiting a work permit for him," says Benitez.
"Ideally, we would like to have him here in January but if that's not possible then we will have to wait until next season for him, when he will have a European pbuttport.
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"He's a left winger with pace and skill who is capable of getting to the by-line and providing crosses that the likes of Peter Crouch and Fernando Morientes should thrive on.
"He has had an injury but he's close to finishing his recuperation now and should be ready to start playing again in the next month."
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