Rafa defends rotation
27 Sep 2006 - 12:52:55
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has defended his rotation policy in team selection, claiming it will give the Reds their best chance of winning silverware.
The Spaniard has not selected the same line-up for two games in a row for an incredible 93 games, but insists that he is only doing his best to ensure further success for the Anfield club.
He told reporters: "It's clear you cannot play 65 games with the same players.
"If you can win games while changing players and keeping fresh legs until the end of the season when you can play for trophies, it's much better.
"The problem is if you make a mistake and your team selection is not the best, then people will point to rotation if you start losing games.
"We all know we can't do everything perfectly, but we are always looking at the big picture and we know what we are doing is for the good of the team.
"The players understand I am thinking about the team and not about going against a particular player. It's all about winning games and trophies."