Lee backs Rafa

Last updated : 14 January 2009 By Al Campbell
The Reds boss is undergoing a third operation on his troublesome kidney stones today but Sammy Lee has backed him to quickly return to Melwood.

"It's a difficult time for him because, you know Rafa Benitez - all he wants to do is be out there on the training pitch with his players. That's his forte. But he's still buoyant," said the assistant manager.

"He's going for the third operation but we're hoping it won't keep him out for too long - hopefully just a couple of days.

"All credit to Rafa for what he's put in place. His attention to detail and organisation means that, if any one of us is missing, there won't be a blip."