Source: Telegraph
Rafa Benitez attack covers Liverpool failings, says Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce
Benitez was caustic in his assessment of Rovers' performance after Liverpool struggled to a 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. [LNB]Allardyce told The Mail on Sunday: "Blackburn Rovers' performance was the best any of my teams have played there. [LNB] Related ArticlesWigan v LiverpoolCarragher: I would play for another clubBenitez: Reina is best in leagueBenítez seeks happy endingKjaer keen on Liverpool moveAllardyce refutes Benitez jibes"Benitez knows his team played poorly and were lucky to get a win so he deflected any criticism by personally criticising me. [LNB]"That covered the true facts that we had better opportunities than them and came extremely close to beating what is supposed to be an outstanding Liverpool team. [LNB]"Being able to wind up a manager is satisfying, even if it doesn't quite work your way in terms of results." [LNB]He continued: "It just galls him that we make things difficult for him when he plays against my teams. [LNB]"There's no love lost between us. [LNB]"The truth is Liverpool are having to dig out results when they are not playing well. [LNB]"They didn't particularly earn the win last week but they dug it out. [LNB]"My reputation has been a perception for some time rather than a reality. [LNB]"It's a great shame for the Blackburn players because it's not their fault the manager is tagged by a so-called long-ball style. [LNB]"It's just not factual."[LNB]
