Embattled Benitez defends reign

RAFAEL BENITEZ last night defended his reign as Liverpool manager with the Anfield club facing European oblivion.

Embattled Benitez defends reign

If Liverpool lose their Champions League clash with Group E leaders Lyon in the Stade de Gerland tonight, they will be all but out of this season’s competition and Benitez knows the pressure on him will reach even greater heights.

A seventh defeat in eight games would be something Liverpool have not experienced since Bill Shankly’s appointment as manager, 50 years ago on December 1.

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