Liverpool players have given their full backing to manager Rafael Benitez and urged him to stay at the club.
The Champions League win at Real Madrid was overshadowed by pre-match rumours Benitez was on his way out of Anfield over the stalemate that has developed over his new contract.
After the 1-0 win, Benitez made it clear he had no intention of resigning, with further talks on his future due with owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks this weekend.
But this did little to allay the concerns of the Spaniard's players.
Midfielder Javier Mascherano said: 'The manager brought me to Anfield, he has done a very good job here.
'He is important for me. When I came to Liverpool I did not have any confidence after being at West Ham. The manager gave me that confidence.
'I cannot say what is going to happen but with him here, Liverpool is doing a great job.
'If we want to keep going in both the Champions League and Premier League it's important to have him with us.'
Spain full-back Alvaro Arbeloa agreed, adding: 'I do not really know what the problem is but people must know how important Benitez is for us. I hope he will continue with us for many years but in these things you never know.'
Winger Albert Riera said: 'Of course we want Rafa to stay. He is very important, not only for me but for the other players too, we all want Rafa to be here at this club.
'If you asked everyone, 100 per cent they would say they want Rafa to stay with us.'
The Champions League win at Real Madrid was overshadowed by pre-match rumours Benitez was on his way out of Anfield over the stalemate that has developed over his new contract.
After the 1-0 win, Benitez made it clear he had no intention of resigning, with further talks on his future due with owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks this weekend.
But this did little to allay the concerns of the Spaniard's players.
Midfielder Javier Mascherano said: 'The manager brought me to Anfield, he has done a very good job here.
'He is important for me. When I came to Liverpool I did not have any confidence after being at West Ham. The manager gave me that confidence.
'I cannot say what is going to happen but with him here, Liverpool is doing a great job.
'If we want to keep going in both the Champions League and Premier League it's important to have him with us.'
Spain full-back Alvaro Arbeloa agreed, adding: 'I do not really know what the problem is but people must know how important Benitez is for us. I hope he will continue with us for many years but in these things you never know.'
Winger Albert Riera said: 'Of course we want Rafa to stay. He is very important, not only for me but for the other players too, we all want Rafa to be here at this club.
'If you asked everyone, 100 per cent they would say they want Rafa to stay with us.'
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