Houllier: We've got a point to prove

Last updated : 24 October 2002 By Footymad
A win over the Primera side could guarantee them qualification for the second phase of the Champions League and the Liverpool boss is determined to make amends for defeat in the Mestalla Stadium last month.

"Basel's result doesn't change anything as we are counting on ourselves, not other teams.

"Come what may, we want to win these games and we've got a reason to perform against Valencia as that was one of the worst performances I've seen from my team in a long time," he said.

"I think it is in the back of the players' minds to show Valencia they are better than that, while Basel left us extremely frustrated.

"We couldn't have played any better and it was an unlucky performance but they happen. The next two games will show whether we deserve to go through."