"I'm very aware of what Robbie has achieved in the past and I know from watching him work, train and play what he can achieve in the future," Morientes told the official site. "It's very important that he gets a new contract.
"He's a real idol to the fans here and I think he's partly responsible for people going to the game almost with an extra spring in their step because they know they can expect something special from him.
"He's a top international goalscorer for England, he's been a top goalscorer for Liverpool and his career statistics speak for themselves. I hope he gets a new offer from the club because he's still a top player."