Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez hopes to add to his squad again before the market closes.

Benitez hopes the addition of Argentina international Maxi Rodriguez from Atletico Madrid this week will give the squad a lift.

"Now at this moment we are in the race and when you are in the race you cannot be complaining too much," he said.

"You have to do your best and do as well as possible.

"We have to start winning against Stoke. We have to be positive and if we win against Stoke and Tottenham (next Wednesday) we will be closer to the top four.

"Hopefully Maxi, who is a new player with some experience, can help and improve competition.

"We will try to do something more in this transfer window but if we cannot we have to stick together and be ready for the next challenge."