Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes his side have finally moved into top gear when going forward in search of goals.
Since their 4-0 thrashing of Spanish giants Real Madrid on March 10, the Reds have only failed to score four goals or more in a single match on two occassions.
Although defensively they have not been as solid as they were at the beginning of the season, conceding 11 goals in their last three fixtures, they have thumped in 27 goals during their previous eight games.
The Spaniard believes the only key to their good record in front of goal is players hitting top form and beginning to realise their potential.
"There is not really a change of emphasis. The understanding between the players is better," Benitez told The Daily Post.
"This week we were talking in training sessions and we could see the team were playing with a lot of confidence.
"We didn’t need to say anything because they knew what to do. Because we have been practising so many times during the season the players know now what to do.
"For me we have the same mentality, the difference now is we play better. We have more confidence and we can score more goals.
"If we can keep [Fernando] Torres fit it will be much better and you can see [Yossi] Benayoun is on fire."
Since their 4-0 thrashing of Spanish giants Real Madrid on March 10, the Reds have only failed to score four goals or more in a single match on two occassions.
Although defensively they have not been as solid as they were at the beginning of the season, conceding 11 goals in their last three fixtures, they have thumped in 27 goals during their previous eight games.
The Spaniard believes the only key to their good record in front of goal is players hitting top form and beginning to realise their potential.
"There is not really a change of emphasis. The understanding between the players is better," Benitez told The Daily Post.
"This week we were talking in training sessions and we could see the team were playing with a lot of confidence.
"We didn’t need to say anything because they knew what to do. Because we have been practising so many times during the season the players know now what to do.
"For me we have the same mentality, the difference now is we play better. We have more confidence and we can score more goals.
"If we can keep [Fernando] Torres fit it will be much better and you can see [Yossi] Benayoun is on fire."
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Definately the most exciting team around at the moment, but really need to tighen up at the back.
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