Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez feels Newcastle United’s current position is not due to lack of quality but because they are not playing at their highest level.
The Reds take on Kevin Keegan’s side, who are only three points above the relegation zone, at Anfield tomorrow.
“I think they have enough quality in their squad, and also the manager has a lot of experience. It's a surprise where they are because they have very good players, so hopefully after this game they will start winning,” Benitez said on the club’s official website.
“I think that, because they were in a bad position, and then they couldn't win the first games, they have been a little bit under pressure. When you are under pressure you cannot play at your level. But they have enough quality and experience in the squad, so I think after this game they will start winning.
Former Reds favourite, Michael Owen returns to Merseyside as the skipper of the Toon tomorrow and will be keen to spark the revival of the Tynesiders by scoring against his old club.
“We know Michael is a very good player and a great finisher. We'll have to take care of him tomorrow and if he is calm against us then maybe he can go and score 20 goals,” quipped Benitez.
The Reds take on Kevin Keegan’s side, who are only three points above the relegation zone, at Anfield tomorrow.
“I think they have enough quality in their squad, and also the manager has a lot of experience. It's a surprise where they are because they have very good players, so hopefully after this game they will start winning,” Benitez said on the club’s official website.
“I think that, because they were in a bad position, and then they couldn't win the first games, they have been a little bit under pressure. When you are under pressure you cannot play at your level. But they have enough quality and experience in the squad, so I think after this game they will start winning.
Former Reds favourite, Michael Owen returns to Merseyside as the skipper of the Toon tomorrow and will be keen to spark the revival of the Tynesiders by scoring against his old club.
“We know Michael is a very good player and a great finisher. We'll have to take care of him tomorrow and if he is calm against us then maybe he can go and score 20 goals,” quipped Benitez.
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