Gonzalez gets green light

Liverpool have successfully obtained a work permit for winger Mark Gonzalez after the Chilean's application last year failed.

Benitez, determined to bring the youngster to Anfield, was forced to place the player with Real Sociedad last season to keep Gonzalez fit and in match practice.

Rafa expects Gonzalez to prove a popular player at Anfield: "This is very good news for us and I am absolutely delighted to welcome Mark to Liverpool as he is a player the supporters will like to see.

"Mark is an exciting left winger who can cross good balls and beat defenders and he is a very good signing for us."