Riise: I'm not on Rafa's hit list
John Arne Riise has denied that he will be a victim of Rafa
Benitez's Liverpool cull, as the Norwegian expects to discuss a
contract extension over the summer.
The Spanish boss is expected to dispose of a number of his first
team squad in the coming months as he aims to build a side capable
of challenging for the Premiership.
Mark Gonzalez and Bolo Zenden have been told they have no future at
Anfield, whilst Craig Bellamy and Sami Hyypia have also been linked
with a possible exit.
However, Riise remains confident that he has a place in Benitez's
plans for next season, and is hoping to discuss a new deal before
the start of the new campaign
"I know he would have called at once it if was true that he wanted
to offload me," Riise told Nettavisen.
"I have had full confidence at Liverpool for six years and see no
reason to stop at the club.
"The plan is that we shall talk about a contract extension before
the season starts."
