On a wing and a prayer

Last updated : 31 October 2004 By Kevin Smith
Nunez will be fully fit soon after recovering from keyhole surgery and, when he is, Liverpool fans will be treated to some of the best football they have seen at Anfield in recent seasons.

"Nunez is just starting to run again and we can't wait to get him started," said Benitez. "It is important for us to have this kind of player - someone like Nunez is quick and good in the air.

"You can switch players from one side to the other - Riise, Kewell or Garcia on the left and Nunez, Finnan or Gacia on the right.

"Good wingers with midfielders who can pass the ball. It's exciting. My idea is to play very wide at home. With two wide players our two strikers can have more space to run."