Rafa defiant

Last updated : 19 February 2008 By Al Campbell
Following a non-existant title challenge and an embarrassing FA Cup exit to Barnsley, there is plenty of media speculation that Rafa Benitez could lose his job if the Reds are knocked out of the Champions League by Inter Milan. However, Benitez remains defiant.

"I have a lot of confidence that I will stay here for a long time, because my commitment is 100% with the club and I am sure that we can improve," said the Spaniard.

"I think the club are 100% committed to me also. I don't have any suggestion the other way.

"I have two years left on my contract and I'm sure I will be here for a long time. I have confidence I will be here for a long time and we will win trophies.

"I am sure that I can win more titles for this club because I have a clear idea about what to do in the future.

"We will need to change things. Maybe I will change things but it is clear I have the confidence to do it.

"We have a lot of young players that are progressing. I know we need to improve in some areas, that is clear, and especially when you have bad comments you can see the character of everyone.

"And that is a good thing for the future, to see how everyone responds to the problems."