Europe easier for Rafa

Last updated : 21 February 2008 By Al Campbell
The Spaniard has led Liverpool to two Champions League finals in three seasons and this week led the Reds to a 2-0 first leg win over Serie A runaway leaders Inter Milan. However, this fine form has not been replicated in the Premiership.

"In Europe you can approach a game tactically in a different way. In England it is a different style of football and more difficult for the manager to influence what goes on," said Benitez.

"It is not as simple to influence the game with tactics in England the way it is elsewhere in Europe."