RAFA: OUR SEASON IS STILL ALIVE
Paul Eaton 11 January 2007
Rafael Benitez today declared Liverpool's season is still alive, despite the recent Cup disappointments against Arsenal.
The Reds are preparing for this weekend's visit to Watford on the back of two defeats which have led some people to suggest the club has no chance of winning any silverware this season.
Benitez is remaining upbeat, however, and insists there's still much to play for with Premiership points to be won and a two legged tie with Barcelona to come in the Champions League next month.
"I am sure when we play teams like Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal later in the season, it can be a different result," said Benitez.
"If we have all our players available, and have no more bad luck with injuries, I know how strong our first team can be.
"People are talking about how strong Arsenal were in the last two games, so maybe this shows how well we've done to finish above them in the Premiership last season and to be third at this stage now.
"Last season I remember Manchester United losing early in the Champions League and losing to us in the FA Cup. People were saying things about them, but now they are at the top of the table.
"We are sure we can progress from here in a similar way, and remember we are still fighting in two competitions."
(Extracted from www.liverpoolfc.tv)
Hmmm.. Somehow I get the feeling that Rafa really didn't wanna waste too much effort in both the FA And Plastic Cups, and concentrate on consolidating our position in the EPL & preparing better for progression in CL...
But it's really heart-wrenching to know that Garcia will be out for the rest of this season...
IN RAFA WE TRUST... YNWA!!