XABI: IT`S ALL ABOUT WIDTH

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso says that Liverpool's season could be decided by their new wingers.

The Spaniard is excited about the arrivals of Ryan Babel and Yossi Benayoun, which should put an end to the likes of Steven Gerrard and previously Luis Garcia playing on the flanks.

Babel and Benayoun both made their debuts in the 3-2 victory over Werder Bremen on Tuesday night.

"I think we have improved in terms of wingers with Yossi and Ryan, but also if you look at Jermaine - he is in very good shape and playing really well," Alonso told Liverpoolfc.tv.

"I think maybe this will be an important part of our game this season, out wide.

"Sometimes last year we had players out there who prefered to be in a different position, like Luis Garcia, who liked playing as a second striker. Also, we missed Harry Kewell to injury. If he is fit we are looking very promising in these positions."

Taken from =football365=