Liverpool winger Albert Riera has launched a blistering attack on his manager Rafa Benitez, ahead of tonight’s Europa League last 16 second leg tie with Lille at Anfield…
The Reds must overturn a one nil first leg deficit, with the out of favour Riera claiming Benitez has no relationship with his players…
The Spanish international has grown frustrated at his lack of opportunities to impress despite being fit in recent weeks, likening the club to a sinking ship at the moment.
“If I’m doing something badly and you are my boss, and you value me, then you are going to come and tell me what I have to do to play again. This is what hurts me.
“You see that the team are not doing well and there are no changes. It’s a little frustrating because you see that you can help.”
Benitez signed Riera for £8m from Espanyol in August 2008 but the former Bordeaux star has struggled to make an impact at Anfield.
