Under-fire Benitez looks at bigger picture

RAFAEL BENITEZ admits he has suffered the most difficult week of his short time as Liverpool boss – but insists his decisions were for the good of the club.

The Anfield chief has been criticised for fielding a weakened side for the FA Cup defeat at Burnley, just four days after losing at home to bitter rivals Manchester United.

The former Valencia boss accepts his policies will now be under even greater scrutiny in a crucial Premiership trip to face Southampton.