To Russia with Rafa's love! Bentiez confirms he will offload Liverpool misfit Albert Riera

26 March 2010 15:15
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has confirmed the club are looking to offload winger Albert Riera in the next fortnight.   [LNB]The Spain international angered Benitez with his outspoken criticism last week, claiming the manager does not communicate with players and describing Liverpool as a 'sinking ship'.   [LNB]He was immediately suspended for several days by the club and it now seems certain Riera, who has a Russian wife, is likely to be farmed out on loan to a Russian club before the close of their transfer window on April 8.   [LNB] Growing apart: Riera is poised for a loan move to Russia after falling out with Benitez [LNB]'We are working with different clubs trying to find a solution atthis moment,' said Benitez.  'We will try to do some business if we canand see what happens.' [LNB]Spartak Moscow are the favourites to seal a deal, though they are reluctant to commit to a permanent deal. [LNB] LIVERPOOL v Sunderland: Rafa Benitez to go on the attack with Ryan Babel and Yossi Benayoun in contentionPeter Crouch insists Tottenham hold upper hand in Champions League chase Gerrard crisis: Liverpool star admits poor form as World Cup creeps upFourth or bust! Rafa fears Champions League exile will spell end of starsLIVERPOOL FC

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