Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Rafa Benitez Defends His Liverpool Record

Rafael Benitez has strongly defended his managerial style as questions are being asked about him following Liverpool's current run of one win out of nine.

He said in Champions Magazine: "You cannot win trophies if you are cautious. I have won titles not because I am cautious, but because I have a clear idea of what to do.

"Sometimes we attack, sometimes we wait, and sometimes we counter-attack. Two seasons ago, we scored 119 goals, more than any other team, so we are an attacking team.

"Last season we scored 77, nine more than Manchester United who won the league, so we are an attacking team.

"You need balance. If you don't concede too many because you are well-organised, people say you are defensive."

Asked if Liverpool are more attack-minded this season, he said: "We are more or less doing the same, we're offensive and scoring goals. People think we are more offensive because Glen Johnson is an attacking full-back.

"But the attempts on goal last year and this are similar. The difference is accuracy. We are scoring more goals this year, because we are more precise."

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