New contracts for backroom staff

Following the manager's lead, assistant manager Sammy Lee, first team coach Mauricio Pellegrino, goalkeeping coach Xavi Valero, fitness coach Paco de Miguel and chief scout Eduardo Macia have all signed contract extensions keeping them at Anfield for at least another two years.

"I said when I signed my own deal recently that it was a priority to sort out the future of the technical staff," said Benitez.

"We work extremely well as a team and continuity is essential if we are to build on the progress we have made this season and move the club further forward. I'm delighted we have been able to sort out the contracts."