Benayoun wishes Reds well

Benayoun wishes Reds well

Yossi Benayoun has wished his former Liverpool team-mates well under Roy Hodgson.

Benayoun swapped Anfield for Stamford Bridge in a £6m move earlier this summer.

"I had a great time there and it was a privilege to play at such a big club," he said.

"Everyone knows all the problems at the club but hopefully they have started anew with the new manager and I hope things change.

"I wish them all the best."

For his own part, Benayoun is working his way back to sharpness after a brief injury hiccup in training.

"I trained with the (Chelsea) first team for the first few days then I injured my groin and rested for a week," he added. "I came back only a few days ago and I'm sure I'll be fit in a few days.

"I'm enjoying every day and getting closer to everyone. Hopefully I'll be here a long time and be successful.

"I can only say I will work hard as I did at Liverpool and do my best to prove I deserve to be here."