Rafa: two wins soon will serve double purpose

RAFAEL BENITEZ believes two more Premiership wins will secure Liverpool Champions League football next term — but he wants them soon so he can focus on reaching this season’s final.

And as the war of words heats up between Benitez’s semi-final opponent Jose Mourinho, the Anfield boss was quick to underline the “calm” at his own club as the Portuguese coach bemoans the turmoil behind the scenes at Chelsea.

Reds boss Benitez is well aware his side’s progress to the semi-finals and another showdown with Mourinho could easily overshadow today’s trip to Manchester City.