Source: Eurosport
Benitez eyes long-term challenge
Rafael Benitez believes Liverpool are best placed to challenge Manchester United for Premier League supremacy in coming seasons.[LNB] Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has high hopes for his youthful Gunners side and Chelsea are sure to hand their new manager a significant transfer budget in the summer, but Reds chief Benitez insists his side are further along than either.[LNB] "The spine of the team is there now," he said. "We can improve a little bit in certain areas but overall we don't need to change a lot of players."[LNB] He added: "Stability is always good for any club and because the squad is better it means you don't need to change too many players - and the manager staying is another important message.[LNB] "I think we are better placed than the others for challenging United in the long term."[LNB] Benitez will be looking to improve his squad at the end of the season, but the Spaniard thinks he only needs to make minor adjustments to his playing staff.[LNB] "Now it will be easier," he continued. "We can say (to players) 'come to Liverpool as you will win trophies in the future' and I think they will come.[LNB] "We need some quality players to take us forward. If we can keep the consistency of this year then one or two players could make a massive difference."
