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RAFA ENCOURAGED BY PARTRIDGE DISPLAY
Steve Hunter 12 November 2004
Rafael Benitez said he was impressed with the performance of Richie Partridge when he appeared as a substitute against Middlesbrough and said he is a player that could come into his thoughts this season.
Benitez felt Partridge made a very posititive impact on the match and he set up the first goal for Neil Mellor.
Benitez told Liverpoolfc.tv: "We were not playing so well in the second half and with Partridge we have another possibility to play wide, and he played well.
"He has been a long time without playing with his injury and for him it was important to play. He gives us more possibilities and he got into the box and was always a danger.
"It is important to see the players of your town in the case of the Academy players playing in the first team. I think if it's possible and if they have enough level for us then I think we can use the players more. It depends on the players."