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Steven Gerrard is a key player for us, along with Xabi Alonso, Luis Garcia, Fernando Morientes, Jamie Carragher and Sami Hyypia," he said. "We have a lot of good players but now we need to find players in the positions where we need to improve the team."
Vladimir Smicer has played his last game for the club, while Dietmar Hamann's future depends upon Gerrard's decision. If the captain stays the German will almost certainly decide to return to his homeland.
Despite Jerzy Dudek's heroics in Istanbul, Benitez is looking to bring in Villareal goalkeeper Jose Reina.
Milan Baros' future is less certain, with rumours of a desire to leave the club rife.