Liverpool new-boy Christian Benteke welcomed to Anfield
Thursday 23 July 2015 16:23, UK
James Milner says he is relieved he will not come up against fellow Liverpool new boy Christian Benteke next season.
He becomes Brendan Rodgers' seventh summer signing and further bolsters the club's attacking options following the arrivals of Roberto Firmino and Danny Ings.
Milner, who signed for Liverpool earlier this summer after leaving Manchester City, told Sky Sports News HQ: "I’d rather play with him to be honest. He’s a pretty complete striker.
"He’s got strength and pace, can score with his feet, his head and he’s a handful. He’s proved that he can score goals in the Premier League.
"It’s another great signing for us, we’ve already got a good squad here and adding players of his quality is a big boost for us again."
Team-mate Lucas Leiva echoed the sentiments of the England international, claiming Benteke's form in games against Liverpool in the past show how much of a handful he can be.
The 24-year-old has scored five goals in six games against Rodgers' side and Brazilian midfielder Lucas is looking for that form to continue next season.
"We have experience of playing against him and it was always so hard," he said. "He’s a strong player and can play football as well."
"He’s scored a lot of goals, he’s so big and powerful so we just hope we can adapt the way we play. Liverpool always has good strikers and he’s another one."
