Jimmy Rice 17 April 2007 Javier Mascherano has spoken of his respect for the tactical nous of Rafa Benitez, claiming the Liverpool manager is almost psychic with some of his predictions. | |
The Argentinian midfielder says the boss makes it easy for his team by stating in advance what opposition players are going to do. "What I admire the most about Rafa is that, before a match, if he says that something is going to happen, that thing happens," the 22-year-old told icons.com. "He knows what a player is going to do before he does it and that is a great advantage for any player who has listened to him. It allows us to prove him right on the pitch, knowing what he's told us before." Mascherano also made clear his determination to repay the faith Benitez has shown in him following a difficult spell at West Ham. "When Rafa Benitez praised me recently it was a boost, but he always gives me great confidence anyway," he said. "I know that I can't let him down because he risked a lot by looking after me when I hadn't played for four months. Rafa knows what I can give to the team and in what areas of the pitch I produce my best performances, so I try and do my best for him every time I am picked." Meanwhile, Liverpool's number 20 admits he is already dreaming of lifting the Champions League trophy in Athens. "Are we going to win the Champions League? I hope so, but in this kind of tournament it is difficult to predict anything. If one night you get off on the wrong foot in a match and play bad - you can lose everything. "We feel very close to each other and are dreaming of reaching the final this year." |
Tuesday 17 April 2007
JAVIER: RAFA IS PSYCHIC
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