Benitez fumed: “I’m annoyed with Keane’s miss because
you have to score from those positions. We didn’t finish the game
off when we were in charge.”
Keane, Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso all went off
injured in the second half but Benitez is hopeful they will be fit
for Sunday’s Premier League clash at Chelsea.
The Kop boss added: “We were playing well and had it
under control until the final third. “We tried to be too precise.
We passed and passed and tried to give the perfect pass. “I think
it’s a positive result. We have seven points and are not in a bad
position.
With Fernando Torres ruled out with a hamstring
problem, Benitez sweating on the fitness of his stars before
Sunday’s showdown.
He said: “Robbie was feeling his groin, it’s a muscle
problem. “I don’t think it’s anything serious but we needed to
replace him. “Gerrard didn’t say he had a problem but I thought he
was tired and Alonso had a knock on his knee and was asking to be
substituted.
“The pitch was soft and meant some players had muscle
problems. “And everyone knows my idea about the international
break.”
Calling in his reserves? Rafa Benitez
