"He [Crouch] has done nothing wrong. Every time he has played for Liverpool he has been superb," said the Reds legend.
"He's a fantastic different option for Liverpool and England and has never let Liverpool down.
"[Benitez] can't ask Peter Crouch to do anything else. He has done exactly what he's been asked to do but he's got to be patient.
"He has become a better player simply by being at Liverpool Football Club."