The Reds seek solutions to the crisis in the market in the winter. Rafa Benitez is pushing for a trade agreement with Galatasaray to reach the young star Arda Turan for Ryan Babel.
According to Turkish press, the Spanish coach of the Reds would have refused the offer from Birmingham for Babel with the hope of concluding the transaction by the Galatasaray.
LONDON – The Spanish manager Rafael Benitez, Liverpool manager says his side had deserved the victory in the field of Stoke City, which tied the game (1-1) in the 90th minute through Robert Huth.
Benitez had to make six changes in the starting lineup because of injuries, including those of Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard, but drew positive conclusions: “The important thing today (Saturday), with big men out, was to show character and resilience , and the players were fantastic, they have worked very hard and the fans have appreciated. ”
“I am pleased with the performance against a tough team. In a tough game we did everything possible to win. Before the game might think that a point was good, but after gaining 89 minutes to go, I think we deserved to win the three points” .
Benitez warned that “in football, sometimes circumstances go against you,” but said “the only way to change things is to persevere in the job.”
“The best thing for me is that players have tried from the beginning to the end and we will improve if we continue like this,” said Spanish coach, who complained that the referee did not bring two penalties to Lucas.
“The two were criminal for me, were very clear. You can see those plays a hundred times and always have the same opinion. In having said, things have changed a lot,” he said.
LONDON – In what so far is still a disappointing campaign for Liverpool, the Spanish international Fernando Torres remains hopeful and believes that the club manager Rafa Benitez can still improve on last season.
The international striker refuses to be pessimistic and says the Reds already eliminated from UEFA Champions League and seventh league, rallied before the end of the national competition, where he hopes to finish between the top four.
Thompson talks about the possibility that Liverpool win the FA Cup
“I remember seeing the FA Cup final of 2006 when Liverpool was playing for West Ham, which was a great game. Pepe, Carra, Stevie and I have told all of the meeting,” said the player to the weekly magazine club LFC.
“In this country, the Cup is the most important trophy after the League. If you win, you play in the Community Shield. Winning gives you the chance to access more titles and that should always be our goal,” he said.
The player reiterated the desire of Liverpool finished the tournament in the top four. ”
“If we could, and we won the Cup, would be the best time in the last three or four years. I know that last year finished second in the Premiership, but to win something and finish in the top four would be even better,” he said.