Source: Liverpool_Echo
Keep the faith, urges Liverpool FC boss Rafa Benitez ahead of Wigan clash
Rafa Benitez 300[LNB]RAFA BENITEZ today urged his players to keep faith in their ability - as he challenged them to put a different light on the season by securing back-to-back wins.[LNB]The Liverpool manager admitted following Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal that his squad was suffering from a chronic lack of confidence after a run of just three wins in 15 games.[LNB]That sequence has left the campaign teetering on the brink, even though they remain just seven points off fourth spot with the pivotal festive period to come.[LNB]Benitez remains insistent Liverpool will achieve their ultimate objective of qualifying for the Champions League next year but, at the same time, he knows a victory against Wigan Athletic tonight at Anfield is absolutely imperative.[LNB]But should they take three points off the Latics - then follow up with a win on Saturday at Portsmouth - Benitez is adamant his side will become a different proposition, which is why he will tell them to replicate their recent work at Melwood.[LNB]'You see the training sessions and the players are doing really well,' he said. 'Every single game is important and we have some players coming back from injury. [LNB]"If we can win the next two games, the confidence will be there. [LNB]"It could be a massive difference come the end of the week.
