Manchester City boss Sven Goran Eriksson has indicated that he might use new boy Benjani as a lone striker in his debut againt arch rivals Manchester United.
Benjani who has recently played against the Red Devils is set to make a reunion against them this weekend.
Eriksson who is said to be pleased with the capture, after the deal was eventually finalized by the Premier League on Tuesday said "I think he will fit in very well, he's played by himself for Portsmouth many times, and I hope he can play on Sunday,"
"He's a very good footballer, he's scored 12 goals in the league so far this season which is a good record.
"When we had the opportunity to take him, I did not hesitate at all, my reaction was 'yes, let's take him'.
"He's 29, he has a lot of experience, he's very strong and is a proven goalscorer. We need that, that's for sure."
Not only does the City boss think his new signing will score goals he believes he has a tremendous work ethic and goes on to say "He's always been a hard worker," Eriksson added. "I don't know him well yet, but he looks very lively and is always looking around him to see what's going on.
"I know people who worked with him at Grasshopper FC in Zurich a few years ago, they said he was a goalscorer and a hard worker even then and it's good if you can have that combination in a player."
