Lawrenson: Benitez likely to walk away

MARK LAWRENSON believes Rafael Benitez could walk away from the “everyday farce” at Liverpool even if the club win the Champions League for the second time in four seasons.

The former Anfield defender believes the breakdown in trust between the Liverpool manager and chief executive Rick Parry would make it difficult for Benitez to land the players he wants in the summer transfer market.

It was revealed in reports this week that Parry had a hand in talks with Jurgen Klinsmann last November, along with warring co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett.