Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Torres: Back Benitez, Whatever The Result

Fernando Torres defended manager Rafael Benitez before Liverpool’s herculean clash against Olympique Marseille on Tuesday evening.

Tensions have been rising on Merseyside ever since the loss to Reading on Saturday afternoon and Liverpool’s under fire manager hopes his team can secure their passage to the lucrative round of 16 in the Champions League.

Failure is not an option for Benitez, and Spanish sensation Fernando Torres echoed the importance of the match on Tuesday evening. However, he also advised for caution against rash decision.

“It is the most important match since I joined the club and it will be a huge mistake to even think about changing the manager if we don't get the win we need," he said.

The Spanish tactician has spent a great deal of money in the summer and American owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks expect results.

Rumours have persisted that after his clash with the club’s owners over money and transfers, Rafa’s days at Merseyside could be numbered, but Torres went on the record explaining his adulation for his manager.

“Rafa Benitez has done so much for this club and the staff, the fans and the players are all behind him,” he stated.

“We all need to be united to get a result in France and this match has to be the only thing we can think about at this time.

"We cannot be distracted by anything else."

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