Toshack warns Benitez

Former Liverpool great John Toshack believes it is time for Reds manager Rafael Benitez to start delivering before he tackles the club’s owners about transfers again.

Benitez had a high-profile disagreement with Americans George Gillett and Tom Hicks over a perceived lack of support in his attempts to bring in new players.

However, Toshack has sided with the co-chairmen in their unflinching stance of wanting success on the field first.

Liverpool’s first priority is to beat Marseille tonight to secure their passage into the knockout stages of the Champions League.

“The Americans are well within their rights to slam the brakes on,” said the Wales manager.

“This is Rafa’s fourth season and I guess he’s getting near to having signed 50 players – many of whom are now not even with the club.

“There is no question that the unfinished business he and Liverpool have in front of them is to finally win the Premier League.”