Source: SKY_Sports
Benitez defiant over future
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez remains unconcerned by speculation regarding the security of his job.[LNB] Ahead of a must-win UEFA Champions League clash with Lyon on Wednesday, the Spaniard has come under intense scrutiny following a run of six defeats in seven games.[LNB]During that time Benitez's transfer policy has been questioned, while he has also been criticised for a failure to produce significant homegrown talent since succeeding Gerard Houllier in 2004.[LNB]But the former Valencia boss remains in a determined mood as an injury-hit Liverpool prepare for their outing in France, where defeat would leave the Reds almost certainly facing elimination from Europe.[LNB]Benitez said: "The players are working very hard, they are positive and determined. They know this result is important for the club, for everyone.[LNB]"But our fans have not turned. They are clever people, they know the position the club was in when I arrived and they know what position it is in now, they know this is the only way.[LNB]Problems"It is important for everyone to see the bigger picture, I am sure things will change in a few weeks when we have our players fit again. When we have our big players available, everything will change.[LNB]"I do not accept that we have not signed good players, some may not have settled as quickly, but we are doing a good job. [LNB]"This is not the right time to be discussing our signings. But we do have good players, and we have too many injuries.[LNB]"We have signed very good players, we have a good team and a good squad."[LNB]He added: "Losing would be bad for us, bad for the club, but we will keep going. But we are not thinking that way, we are only thinking of winning.[LNB]"In a few weeks these problems will have gone. Key players will be fit."[LNB]
