Gerrard and Baros keep Benitez on his toes

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has spent the past week re-building captain Steven Gerrard’s confidence – and trying to keep Milan Baros quiet.

The Anfield chief knows he must restore self-belief in the camp before today's Premiership match at Newcastle, followed by Tuesday's Champions League match away to Bayer Leverkusen, where the Reds hold a 3-1 first leg lead.

Gerrard was devastated by his own goal which lost Liverpool the lead in last weekend's Carling Cup final which Chelsea went on to win 3-2 in extra time while Baros has spoken of his disappointment at not starting the Cardiff match.