And club legend Rush believes Benteke will now kick on and fire Liverpool to a Champions League place with ease.
He told talkSPORT: He won every header, he held the ball up well and it’s a different option for the players. He was excellent and I think he can get better.
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Christian Benteke has been backed to fire Liverpool to the top four
“He can be the difference between fifth, six and getting in the top four and that’s the target Liverpool will be looking at.”
The 24-year-old scored 42 league goals for Villa in 88 appearances and has also netted seven times for the Belgian national team in 24 outings.
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