MOMO - WILL BE GREAT MIDFIELDER

By Mighty Reds
March 23 2006

MOMO SISSOKO WILL BE A GREAT Rafael Benitez believes Momo Sissoko will become one of the great midfielders in European Football.

Momo’s return against Birmingham after only four weeks out speaks volumes for his character insists Rafa.

He said:

"What pleased me most about Tuesday's game wasn't just the victory or the goals, it was to see Momo Sissoko playing again," said Benitez.

"He was training all week with the special glasses, but during the game they began steaming up so he had more problems. He decided to take them off but wanted to continue playing.

"This shows how much courage the boy has. There was an element of risk in him playing without the glasses, but he has a strong character and he is a winner.

"For sure he can become one of the best midfielders around because he is so good mentally and in terms of ability.

"Look at his performance on Tuesday. There were times when he was determined to make key tackles and he's always working for the whole game.

"When we have Momo, Xabi and Gerrard available, we have the right balance of skill and energy, pace and power and they bring the best qualities out of each other.

"Sometimes you may need to change things around, but when they're on the pitch together we have everything you need in a midfield."