Benitez backs placenta treatment

Published : 20 Nov 2009 18:05:01

Boss Rafael Benitez has defended Liverpool's decision to send players to a Serbian clinic for treatment.Glen Johnson, Fabio Aurelio, Yossi Benayoun and Albert Riera have visited Belgrade for an unusual procedure that involves massage with horse placenta. Arsenal's Robin van Persie is also set to receive the controversial treatment after rupturing ankle ligaments. Benitez said: "Many top players have been going for seven years, it has been successful and I believe it is safe." The procedure.... read more