"I think we are going to need six points from the last nine. It's going to be difficult but I'm confident we can do it. I've got every faith in the lads getting a good result out in Spain.
"Unfortunately I won't be there with them. I'll be working hard at Melwood then going home and tuning in to the television like the majority of fans.
"Hopefully I'll have more involvement when play our next Champions League game after that against Monaco."