Source: SKY_Sports
Rafa - Defence improving
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez feels his back four are starting to rediscover their best form.
The Reds have paid the price for uncharacteristic defensive errors this season, causing them to slip off the pace in the Premier League title race.
They have already suffered three defeats this season and know they cannot afford any more slip-ups if they are to take the crown.
A reliable last line of defence will be crucial to their ambitions, with much expected from the likes of Jamie Carragher and Martin Skrtel.
Benitez saw the pair unable to prevent Liverpool slipping to a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea on Sunday, but the Spaniard insists he has taken heart from recent showings.
"If you analyse the performance of the centre-backs, it was clear to see they were much better and that was the positive thing to take from the game," Benitez told the Liverpool Echo.
Mistake"Skrtel is a really good player and 'Carra' was doing better again; maybe you could say something about the second goal but the signs, for me, were much better.
"It was a difficult game for the central defenders to play and you know that when you come up against the top sides you must keep it tight.
"We paid for one mistake (in midfield) but, in the main, I was very pleased with the performances of Skrtel and 'Carra' and they were doing the right things."
One option available to Benitez in the future will be to bring Daniel Agger back into his starting XI.
The Danish centre-half has been laid low by injury for much of this season, though, and has suffered another slight setback while away on international duty.
Agger was forced to sit out training by Denmark's medical staff on Wednesday, although it is hoped that he will be ready for action in time for Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Sweden.
