The Chelsea manager is confident that his side will be focussed on claiming all three points in the weekend’s game
The two sides will go head-to-head this weekend at Anfield as Rafa Benitez will make an emotional return to his former club. Both sides are in desperate need of points. Chelsea need to hang on to a top four place whereas Liverpool
are still looking for a place in the UEFA Europa League by the end of the season.
Benitez claimed that he had a great time at Liverpool where he spent six years and won several trophies. He understands the emotions of the fans, which were not happy when he joined http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 this season.
The tactician stated that he will be going for all three points as his current side is in desperate need of points. He added that the fans should not be upset as it was a professional decision and stressed that he will always be
a fan of the Reds.
“Obviously, I was at Liverpool for six years and we won a lot of trophies, so I hope the fans appreciate that. However, they will also understand that I am their opponent on Sunday and they will support their own team. It's good
if the rivalry between the two clubs remains on the pitch because it means both are successful,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
On the other hand, Benitez stated that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 are a very strong side which has been playing very well in the last few months. He admitted that it will be a tough contest when the two sides meet this weekend and is determined
to end the game as the winning side.
“It will be a tough game. Liverpool create a lot of chances and we will need to be strong in defence. We need to carry on winning because that will keep us in the driving seat to finish third,” he concluded.
Liverpool are currently seventh whereas Chelsea are third on the Premier League standings table. The Reds have played two 0-0 draws in their last two league games.
Tags: