Rafa Benitez is planning for the Reds’ future, despite doubts over his Anfield future and says that youth development will be key to success.
Benitez has secured the future of important players such as Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard and hopes to tie up deals with Pepe Reina and Javier Mascherano next month.
Liverpool boss Benitez said, "It was the idea last year to extend contracts,
"It is the same this year to guarantee the spine of the team is there and, afterwards, try to bring in some good players to hopefully improve.
"With some players we are looking two or three years ahead, you have to be ready and prepare more or less the squad.
"In terms of the first team, to guarantee the extension of some players is enough to bring in the right players.
"We are always planning for the future. You can make mistakes but at least you have a plan.
"So if we don't make mistakes in the transfer window or if the [new] players settle down with this group of players we have at the moment we will improve."
As part of the contract that Benitez signed last summer to keep him at Anfield, he will also oversee the entire youth development of the club. It is a critical part of Liverpool’s future success in the eyes of the Spaniard.
Benitez continued, "This is the first year I am in charge of the academy and we are trying to improve and bring players from the academy," he added.
"We need some time. The reserve team are doing well so these players will be the future of the club."
Benitez has secured the future of important players such as Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard and hopes to tie up deals with Pepe Reina and Javier Mascherano next month.
Liverpool boss Benitez said, "It was the idea last year to extend contracts,
"It is the same this year to guarantee the spine of the team is there and, afterwards, try to bring in some good players to hopefully improve.
"With some players we are looking two or three years ahead, you have to be ready and prepare more or less the squad.
"In terms of the first team, to guarantee the extension of some players is enough to bring in the right players.
"We are always planning for the future. You can make mistakes but at least you have a plan.
"So if we don't make mistakes in the transfer window or if the [new] players settle down with this group of players we have at the moment we will improve."
As part of the contract that Benitez signed last summer to keep him at Anfield, he will also oversee the entire youth development of the club. It is a critical part of Liverpool’s future success in the eyes of the Spaniard.
Benitez continued, "This is the first year I am in charge of the academy and we are trying to improve and bring players from the academy," he added.
"We need some time. The reserve team are doing well so these players will be the future of the club."
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