Rafa Benitez promises Liverpool FC won't take anything for granted at Reading

02 January 2010 08:00
RAFA BENITEZ has promised Liverpool will not take anything for granted as the aim to improve the gathering momentum in their season.[LNB]The Reds are hot favourites to brush past Championship side Reading in the FA Cup third round this evening and chalk up their third win of the holiday period.[LNB]But having revelled in the victories over Wolves and, more memorably, Aston Villa, Benitez is loathe to jeopardise the feel-good factor at the club with a slip up at Reading.[LNB]That's why the manager will name a strong side for the televised-clash to avoid any chance of repeating the chastening experiences against Burnley and Barnsley he has suffered in the FA Cup during his time at the club.[LNB]'This is a major trophy and we know our fans are thinking about silverware,' said Benitez, who saw Albert Riera return to training yesterday after a hamstring problem.[LNB]'Winning the FA Cup was one of the best experiences I have had here. First we play Reading and we will analyse and consider what we do (with the team).[LNB]'Maybe we will not change too many things. We can put a strong team out if necessary, as when you talk about the FA Cup, you have to make sure you do everything right.[LNB]'This is a massive competition and we know it will be tough but we will be ready. We know Reading will be tough; it will be dangerous because we are playing away.

Source: Liverpool_Echo