Despite the return of the big guns, Benitez has not forgotten the contribution the kids have made to this campaign.
He said: "The problem is we can only have 16 players in the squad. In the Champions League you have 18, so with Gerrard, Morientes and Pellegrino back it means I have to leave a lot out.
"It is a great pity we cannot include all of the young players who helped us get to the final.
"I have to tell some of them they are not involved. It is difficult but it is my responsibility and we must be professional and understand.
"I don't think we can get them medals but if we win I will say thank you to them all personally because they are the reason we have reached this final."