The 20-year-old is keen to repay the faith Benitez have shown in him this season by scoring more goals.
He told Liverpoolfc.tv: “Rafa has improved me.
“I’ve learnt a lot at this club and the manager has given me a lot of confidence. I thank him for that and now I have to give my best for him.
“I just want to score and do my best for the team, and I know I have the qualities to do these things.
“Every player has to improve some things and I know with time and experience I will be better.
“I have to be patient, work every day in training and do my best when I get a chance.”
“He is a really good coach with experience,” said the French striker of Benitez.
“He knows what to do in these kinds of situations. He is a good person for the club and he’s helped this club be one of the best in Europe again. We continue to trust and believe in him.
“I don’t really read the papers. We know people like to talk but we have to stay focused, stay together and work together. We believe we have a good team.
“We know we can do better and win games.”
