Rafa: Expectations are unfair
by Ben Blackmore, 04 September 2008

Rafa Benitez believes nobody should expect Liverpool to win The Premier League in the current climate, because their nearest rivals are spending much more money.

Benitez was speaking after Manchester City became the nation’s richest football club, securing the imminent takeover by Abu Dhabi United Group.

While City and United were able to splash upwards of £30 million on Robinho and Dimitar Berbatov respectively, Liverpool had to keep to their means with the modest £8 million capture of Albert Riera.

United now have seven players signed for over £18 million, while Liverpool have only two, and it is for that reason that Benitez believes any title triumph would be more impressive than the efforts of the teams around them.

“We are here to win every trophy, but now we have United, Chelsea and City spending big, big money. Also this year, Aston Villa, and then you’ve got the quality of Arsenal," explained the Spaniard.

“Our supporters need to know that we are always doing our best, but it cannot be a case of ‘oh you’ve spent £20 million so you should win’.

“We spent £20 million on [Fernando] Torres last year and £20 million on Robbie Keane this year, and people are saying we have to win the title now.

“United has £20 million for Nani, £20 million for [Owen] Hargreaves, £18 million for [Michael] Carrick, £30 million for [Wayne] Rooney, £30 million for [Rio] Ferdinand, £20 million for Anderson, and some of these players can sit on the bench.
“People need to understand that it is not easy to win the title, so it is important to support the team and take the pressure away.”

Benitez has had to take a deep look at how to improve his side’s sum of parts this season, hence the signing of a left-side wideman in Riera.

“He's the kind of player all managers like and the supporters will be very happy,” Benitez added.

"He is good in the air, has a good delivery and a good left foot, he is also strong and he can be really good for us."

http://sport.setanta.com/en/Sport/Ne...-expectations/

This shit is funny
i thought that i can only find these reports in Italian media only.

bentiz is a really bad manger btw. he sucks he looks clue less alot if it wasn't for the fans liverpool may have relgated :P

Saftawy, if we're not talking about bayern I'd advise you to shut up...
El Loddz, with all do respect to Liverpool, Senata Sports are one of the most reliable media sources and do not make any rumors...

benitez is a good manager but saying this is stupid.....
money doesnt have anything to do winning the title.

Not sure if he had said that or not. In my opinion he didn't cuz these words is said only from a hopeless manager and Benitez isn't that sort of manager.

benitez : has gr8 squad gr8 team but really shitty tactics he simply sucks
mahdinho ur sayin who is better than him
well in the epl alone hmm let me think
SOUTH GATE
ARSEN WENGER
LOUIZ PHILLIP SCOLARI
alex fag fergson
juan de ramos

and whoever deleted my " suck it to the bones " to naggar post don't agian