Javier Mascherano today insisted Liverpool must get back to winning ugly after back-to-back draws.
The Argentinian midfielder is set to return to the starting line up at Blackburn tomorrow having sat out Monday night’s stalemate with West Ham and is keen for Liverpool to show they have not lost their winning edge.
Rafa Benitez’s side are top of the Premier League and hold a one point lead over Chelsea but Mascherano knows it is vital they build on their advantage by taking all three points as often as they can.
He said: “Sometimes it is important to win even though you haven’t played as well as you can because you have to show that you can find solutions when it is not easy.
“We have done this before and we know that we can do it again because the points are the most important thing.
"We are not worried though. We have to improve but we also know that we have the players to do that.
“The main thing in this league is just to win and keep on going.
"We are top of the table and we have been doing a good job but we can do better.”
Meanwhile, Mascherano’s Anfield team mate Yossi Benayoun is fully committed to Liverpool, according to his agent.
The Israeli international has been linked with a move to the continent on several occasions this season with speculation suggesting several Russian clubs are looking to acquire him.
And Benayoun recently told Israeli TV that he might have to consider leaving the Reds unless he was given more playing time.
But his agent Ronen Katsav has now dismissed such thoughts, insisting his client is happy at Liverpool and is not looking to depart at a time when the Anfield outfit are looking to get involved in the title race.
“I don’t understand where they’re getting this from,” said Katsav.
“Yossi is happy at Liverpool, he played the full 90 minutes on Monday against West Ham.
“Benayoun wants to remain in the best league in the world, with Liverpool, to continue to battle for the title, which this year the club is closer than ever to winning.”
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