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Rafa Benitez admits Juventus interest but wants to focus on Liverpool ahead of Bolton Wanderers match
Reds boss also looking but not desperate to seal one or two signings...
29 Jan 2010 15:21:00
By Alan Dawson
Under-fire Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez, who recently oversaw a strong win over Tottenham Hotspur only to succumb to a goal-less draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers, has confirmed the interest in his services from Serie A side Juventus.
However, the Spanish coach, currently in his sixth season of his Reds tenure, has insisted that he - along with the squad - are fully focussed ahead of Saturday afternoon's fixture against Bolton Wanderers at Anfield.
"I know they [Juventus] were interested, that is part of the game now in football," said Benitez at a press conference on Friday, seemingly implying that he would not be wooed by the Old Lady.
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However, the Spanish coach, currently in his sixth season of his Reds tenure, has insisted that he - along with the squad - are fully focussed ahead of Saturday afternoon's fixture against Bolton Wanderers at Anfield.
"I know they [Juventus] were interested, that is part of the game now in football," said Benitez at a press conference on Friday, seemingly implying that he would not be wooed by the Old Lady.
"I am not here to talk about speculation because people talk too much. I am focused on preparing my team for the game against Bolton.
"I am not ready to talk too much because I don't want to lose my focus. When you are a manager and you have clubs asking, you have to be proud because they are a top side in Europe but I am really happy here and want to do my job as best I can."
Liverpool are currently in fifth spot in the Premier League; three points adrift of fourth-place Spurs.
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