Rafa backs Riera

Last updated : 11 September 2008 By Al Campbell
Riera helped Man City beat Man Utd in his first game for the Sky Blues in 2006 and Benitez is hoping he can do the same for Liverpool this weekend.

"I think he has settled down properly and quickly. He also started his Manchester City career against Manchester United and they won, so maybe he is a lucky man. He can talk English so he can understand, and he already knows some of the players - these are great advantages for him," said the Reds boss.