Rafael Benítez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player. He was most recently the manager of La Liga club Celta Vigo. (wikipedia)
We worked very hard and showed a lot of character after the midweek defeat by Charlton. It was an important win.
We worked really hard for the win...after the last performance (a 2-0 defeat at Charlton Athletic) we showed we had character.
Seeing these smiling faces is the greatest pleasure. They have been magnificent all season. They have been our 12th man. I have always said our fans are the best in England. Now I know they are the best in Europe too.
I travelled to Geneva with Sir Alex Ferguson for the UEFA coaches conference last week. He's a nice person.
Chelsea are a good team but they can be beaten,
But we are confident in the Champions League and now we have Chelsea next, who have beaten us three times this season already. But we were very close to them in all three matches and could have won. We have nothing to lose, only something to win.
We started really well with two goals and good counter-attacks. But, after we conceded, it was difficult. But the most important thing is to start with a win.
He did a full training session and the day after he was injured. Now I hope that he will be fit again. It depends on his physical condition. We will decide whether he can play or not.
I remember Sir Alex sent me a letter of congratulation when we won the Champions League, praising the tactical changes we made at half-time.
If he continues scoring goals it will be easy. He's working hard because he loves Liverpool. He knows my ideas and he will continue working.
