Liverpool wary of Unirea challenge

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez sees the Europa League as a realistic opportunity to win silverware despite being handed a tough draw against Romania champions Unirea Urziceni.

Like the Reds the Romanians exited the Champions League group stages having finished third behind Sevilla and Stuttgart – and ahead of Rangers – and Benitez knows they pose a threat.

“For me it is too early to talk about it because we know we will play in February so we have plenty of time to prepare and learn about the other team,” said the Spaniard.