Benitez praise for Fowler on Kop return

RAFAEL BENITEZ has heralded Robbie Fowler’s homecoming with a glowing tribute to Liverpool’s goal-scoring legend.

Fowler, who left the club in the summer when his contract was not renewed, will return to Anfield tonight in the blue shirt of Cardiff for a Carling Cup fourth round tie.

Benitez even joked he was unsure whether to use his rookie centre-back Jack Hobbs in the game just in case he was taught a lesson by the veteran.