Rafa right to rest players?Liverpool by Paul Fletcher - BBC Sport (U1816326) 18 April 2008 Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has defended his right to select the team of his choice to play at Fulham. Latest 10 commentsRead members' comments or add your own
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redsk1m (U10744275) posted Apr 19, 2008 lmao a typical chav fan....... think der solid as usual
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LondonsFinestClub (U11217560) posted Apr 19, 2008 Fulham genuinely have an opportunity to win today, this will worry Benitez as he wiould rather have Everton completely out of sight espeically in light of the brooksiders style drama thats happening at Anfield at present. Fulham should hit hard and treat this like a do or die situation otherwise it is curtains for them. By the way West London is a picnic compared to East and North London, it's just that our lads are alittle high spirited before games and it often upsets visitors
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Winnerston-lfc (U11307911) posted Apr 19, 2008 What is the big deal about Rafa resting players? He can if he wants because he has a large enough club and that is what the players are there for; to be played. Some of the second team players plus a couple of the first should (i say should but anthing can happen) beat Fulham.
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Justice_wa_Baruti (U7933972) posted Apr 19, 2008 Its no problem for Rafa resting players afreall the most important game of the season for Liverpool is a couple of days away. Players like Crouch and Voronin need to get into the act.
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Lpool18 (U10511561) posted Apr 19, 2008 I don't see what the problem is. If it's going to be such an issue why don't the FA just put a limit on the number players clubs are allowed to sign.
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RedLeader76 (U2908537) posted Apr 19, 2008 Why are Liverpool the weakies of the Top 4?
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AderynCoch (U9650906) posted Apr 19, 2008 Oh well, so much for that. A comfortable win I would say.
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Im_partial (U5448245) posted Apr 19, 2008 ^^^
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Thir13 (U11178066) posted Apr 21, 2008 I don't know why people keep harping on about Rafa and his rotations/tinkering (have your pick). In truth, as alumnus, John Aldridge observed, it's the coach's prerogative to pick a squad. It is the gaffer who knows which of his players is available, injured, suspended, etc., and make appropriate changes. Right now there is no need to play key players and have them pick unnecessary injuries or bookings. We showed at the Emirates how strong our second team is. We played three games without Mascherano, and it showcased Lucas Leiva and Xabi Alonso's capabilities (in addition to displaying our depth and continued improvement). Such changes augur well esp. for younger players or those in the reserve. In a competitive environment, it makes them want to prove their first team potential, which can only be good for the squad. Rafa has preserved his players well by such measures, which has left us fresh after a long season. Kudos to Benitez. Comment on this article |