Keep the faith, urges Liverpool FC boss Rafa Benitez ahead of Wigan clash

Rafa Benitez 300RAFA BENITEZ today urged his players to keep faith in their ability - as he challenged them to put a different light on the season by securing back-to-back wins.The Liverpool manager admitted following Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal that his squad was suffering from a chronic lack of confidence after a run of just three wins in 15 games.That sequence has left the campaign teetering on the brink, even though they remain just seven points off fourth spot with the pivotal festive period to come.Benitez remains insistent Liverpool will achieve their ultimate objective of qualifying for the Champions League next year but, at the same time, he knows a victory against Wigan Athletic tonight at Anfield is absolutely imperative.But should they take three points off the Latics - then follow up with a win on Saturday at Portsmouth - Benitez is adamant his side will become a different proposition, which is why he will tell them to replicate their recent work at Melwood.'You see the training sessions and the players are doing really well,' he said. 'Every single game is important and we have some players coming back from injury. "If we can win the next two games, the confidence will be there. "It could be a massive difference come the end of the week.

Source: Liverpool_Echo