Milan coach backs Reds

Last updated : 17 May 2005 By Kevin Smith
"I think that a team that wins the Champions League final should have the right to defend it," said Ancelotti.

"Liverpool is a team that I like. They are organised and they have ideas whether they play in defence or attack."

"Benitez has done a very good job with Liverpool," he said.

"In his first year with the club he has taken them to the Champions League final.

"He has won the tactical battle against Chelsea and Juventus so I have a lot of respect for him."