Benitez lines up Napoli star as Xabi cover

• limpper

  3 Jul 09, 16:55

  Liverpool boss Benitez lines up Napoli star Hamsik as Xabi cover

  Napoli star Marek Hamsik is in the sights of Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez.

  The Times says Hamsik will come into consideration should Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso complete his move to Real Madrid.

  Hamsik, a Slovakia playmaker, was top scorer in his first season with Napoli two years ago.

• ASKL!

  3 Jul 09, 17:57

  

  Marek Hamsik
  Date of Birth:	22 Jul 1987
  Place of Birth:	Banska Bystrica
  Nationality:	Slovakia
  Height:	183 cm.
  Weight:	73 Kg.
  Position:	Midfielder
  Squad Number:	17

  Good player, seen him a few times.

  He's great.