Fernando Torres has expressed his disappointment with Liverpool's season but backs Rafael Benitez to stay at the club and turn things around.
The Reds have failed to make it through to the last 16 of the Champions League, while they are also out of the Premier League title race after slipping 13 points behind leaders Chelsea.
Liverpool had been expected to mount a much stronger challenge for silverware on all fronts after an encouraging 2008/9 campaign and their miserable form has sparked speculation about the future of manager Benitez.
There have been suggestions that he could leave Anfield but Torres does not believe he would want to go out on such a low note.
"It looked like this was going to be our season, but it's turned out very differently from what we expected," the Spanish striker said in the Daily Star.
"I don't think Rafa will leave, especially halfway through the season.
"He still has four years to run on his contract, and he would not leave through the back door.
"Were he to leave, it would be with the team at the top. He's been given time, space and full control of every area of the club.
"Rafa wouldn't be able to enjoy the same benefits elsewhere."
Reports have also linked Torres with a move away from Liverpool but he has reiterated his commitment to the club.
The 25-year-old insists he will stay regardless of what happens with Benitez, although he would like to work under his current boss for as long as possible.
"I still have four years left on my contract and my future is here," he said.
"It's not linked to Rafa, but I hope that we can see out our contracts here together.
"Right now I don't see myself playing elsewhere.
"Now I just want to improve the side's current standing and hopefully we'll all remain here together."
The Reds have failed to make it through to the last 16 of the Champions League, while they are also out of the Premier League title race after slipping 13 points behind leaders Chelsea.
Liverpool had been expected to mount a much stronger challenge for silverware on all fronts after an encouraging 2008/9 campaign and their miserable form has sparked speculation about the future of manager Benitez.
There have been suggestions that he could leave Anfield but Torres does not believe he would want to go out on such a low note.
"It looked like this was going to be our season, but it's turned out very differently from what we expected," the Spanish striker said in the Daily Star.
"I don't think Rafa will leave, especially halfway through the season.
"He still has four years to run on his contract, and he would not leave through the back door.
"Were he to leave, it would be with the team at the top. He's been given time, space and full control of every area of the club.
"Rafa wouldn't be able to enjoy the same benefits elsewhere."
Reports have also linked Torres with a move away from Liverpool but he has reiterated his commitment to the club.
The 25-year-old insists he will stay regardless of what happens with Benitez, although he would like to work under his current boss for as long as possible.
"I still have four years left on my contract and my future is here," he said.
"It's not linked to Rafa, but I hope that we can see out our contracts here together.
"Right now I don't see myself playing elsewhere.
"Now I just want to improve the side's current standing and hopefully we'll all remain here together."
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