Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has quashed speculation that the Reds are having problems with regard to offering a new contract for defender Jamie Carragher.
There were suggestions that the Kop hero - who turns 32 next month - might not be offered a new contact when his current deal runs out in 2011, but the Spaniard insists otherwise.
"I read an interview with him yesterday and I was surprised because he didn't ask for a new contract," Benitez told the club's official website.
"He has 18 months still on his contract. He is clever and knows we analyse things differently when players are over 30 years old. But we are really pleased with him. I don't see any problem if he continues to play at the same level.
"He is someone who trains at 100 per cent. That is very good for the mentality of the team. He is also someone who can set an example.
"I have a fantastic relationship with him and his agent. Everything is okay so we don't have any problems."
There were suggestions that the Kop hero - who turns 32 next month - might not be offered a new contact when his current deal runs out in 2011, but the Spaniard insists otherwise.
"I read an interview with him yesterday and I was surprised because he didn't ask for a new contract," Benitez told the club's official website.
"He has 18 months still on his contract. He is clever and knows we analyse things differently when players are over 30 years old. But we are really pleased with him. I don't see any problem if he continues to play at the same level.
"He is someone who trains at 100 per cent. That is very good for the mentality of the team. He is also someone who can set an example.
"I have a fantastic relationship with him and his agent. Everything is okay so we don't have any problems."
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