Early kick-offs annoy the boss

Last updated : 14 September 2007 By Al Campbell
The Reds again have to play their first Premiership game after the international break at 12.45pm tomorrow. This gives the club hardly any time to train ahead of the match, to the annoyance of Rafa Benitez.

"I will talk with the Premier League about this. They will know my idea. The numbers are clear. We will check if someone can hear us," said the Liverpool manager.

"I don't know if we can change things, but we will try. We'll try and speak to them as soon as possible.

"I need to speak with Rick Parry and we will analyse how to progress with this situation. But once people see the numbers, it will be easier to explain.

"I am really disappointed with the fixtures that we have because it is more difficult in England. The players arrive back on Thursday evening and the only thing you can do with some of them is just to run a bit and send them home.

"Friday morning you will have a light training session and you will travel to Portsmouth. For me it's impossible to prepare the team properly."