Liverpool FC must show character in Man Utd showdown - Rafa Benitez

24 October 2009 09:00
Rafa Benitez 300[LNB]RAFA BENITEZ has urged his hurting squad to show strength in adversity and turn their season around in the 'perfect game'.[LNB]Liverpool are currently embroiled in their worst run of form for 22 years but Benitez has remained in a bullish mood ahead of tomorrow's Anfield test against Manchester United.[LNB]There is no disputing that four consecutive defeats have left a mark on both him and his players but there is also a sense of anger in the dressing room at Melwood.[LNB]Many of the squad are disappointed with the form they have shown since the start of the season and Benitez senses the time has come for them to put it right.[LNB]A number of meetings have been held at the Reds' training base in the last couple of days and the manager is hoping for a result that will put all talk of an Anfield crisis on hold.[LNB]'In 25 years (as a coach) you have good moments and bad moments; this is a bad moment but still I have confidence in the squad,' said Benitez.[LNB]'It is a question of starting to win again and then everything will change.[LNB]"We have had some discussions on how to improve things and the conclusion is very simple. We just keep going on to the pitch, giving the players positive advice and say 'Come on, we can do this! We have done it before in the past!'

Source: Liverpool_Echo