Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has today spoken of the need for his team to not get carried away by their fine results prior to the international break, and concentrate on the task in hand, placing a particular emphasis on team discipline.
The Reds have put down a real marker in their last few games, handing out impressive beatings to Real Madrid, Manchester United and Aston Villa, whilst their rivals from Old Trafford stuttered last week in their 2-0 defeat at Fulham, and were reduced to nine men after a Paul Scholes handball and a Wayne Rooney tantrum.
No Liverpool man has received his marching orders this season, and the Spaniard is keen that such an impressive disciplinary record is maintained when his side travel themselves to Fulham this weekend.
"The mentality of the team is good and the players are well organised and know what to do," he told The Liverpool Echo.
"This helps our discipline and the players know the most important thing is to stay focused on the game and that is all, especially when it is coming to this time of the season.
"It is always important in difficult situations to keep your head and remain cool."
Meanwhile, Benitez received some positive news on the injury front, after it was confirmed that the knee injury suffered by Sami Hyypia whilst away with Finland is not serious, and the defender has every chance of making the trip to Craven Cottage.
The Reds have put down a real marker in their last few games, handing out impressive beatings to Real Madrid, Manchester United and Aston Villa, whilst their rivals from Old Trafford stuttered last week in their 2-0 defeat at Fulham, and were reduced to nine men after a Paul Scholes handball and a Wayne Rooney tantrum.
No Liverpool man has received his marching orders this season, and the Spaniard is keen that such an impressive disciplinary record is maintained when his side travel themselves to Fulham this weekend.
"The mentality of the team is good and the players are well organised and know what to do," he told The Liverpool Echo.
"This helps our discipline and the players know the most important thing is to stay focused on the game and that is all, especially when it is coming to this time of the season.
"It is always important in difficult situations to keep your head and remain cool."
Meanwhile, Benitez received some positive news on the injury front, after it was confirmed that the knee injury suffered by Sami Hyypia whilst away with Finland is not serious, and the defender has every chance of making the trip to Craven Cottage.
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