by Ola Mr Benitez » Thu Sep 01, 2005 1:56 pm
Raffa knows the problem with Luis... See attached from LFC.tv
Rafael Benitez has admitted Luis Garcia has to ration his love of fancy ball tricks if he is to be a success in English football.
Benitez has no intention of trying to curb Garcia's natural flair, but he is aware that some Liverpool supporters have become frustrated at the Spaniard conceding possession far too easily after a flick or back-heel has gone wrong.
"That is the one problem for Luis and I have spoken to him about it," said Benitez. "He likes to try different things and I know the supporters are sometimes not happy when they don't come off.
"He has his own style and is very talented, but he has to learn there is a time and a place for some of the things he does.
"He has to take on board as quickly as possible where it is all right to attempt something out of the ordinary and when he should play safe and not risk losing the ball.
"I think he heard the crowd the other day (against CSKA Sofia) and he is beginning to understand that, no matter how good you are, you must use your qualities in the right area.
"Anyone who has seen him knows he has the talent to succeed in the Premiership. It's just that, at times, he tries difficult things in the wrong places.
"The key thing, though, is that he has intelligence as well as ability. If you are making a lot of mistakes and are not that much good anyway, there is not much you can do as a coach. But it will be easier with Luis because he is a very clever player as well as a good one."
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