Source: Liverpool_Echo
Rafa Benitez wants Liverpool FC to end Champions League campaign on a high
RAFA BENITEZ today demanded Liverpool end their disappointing Champions League campaign on a positive note - as he considered handing Stephen Darby a first start.[LNB]The Reds go into tonight's final Group E clash against Fiorentina with only pride to play for and Benitez knows there is likely to be an unusual atmosphere inside Anfield.[LNB]However, he will tell the side he selects to be positive in order to preserve their current six match unbeaten run and has confirmed Alberto Aquilani will start in midfield.[LNB]Aquilani, though, will not be the only change and Darby is in contention to take over from Glen Johnson at right-back, as Benitez tries to give some of his squad a break.[LNB]Darby, who led Liverpool to FA Youth Cup success in 2007, has made two appearances for the senior side so far, but none at Anfield.[LNB]He figured as a late substitute at Spurs in the Carling Cup defeat last season, then came on in Eindhoven as the Reds won 3-1 against PSV.[LNB]It is likely the team will have a blend of youth and experience - both Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres will be in the squad - and Benitez expects it to be good enough to win.[LNB]'We will go into the game disappointed because always you want to be playing for something and that is not the case,' said Benitez.[LNB]'But we will be going to win for our fans and some players, like Aquilani, will have an opportunity to start, so we also have to do well for them.
