Rafa explains selection

The Reds boss suprised supporters by dropping Xabi Alonso for Lucas Levia yesterday. After yesterday's drab 0-0 at home to Fulham he tried to explain his reasons for the baffling decision.

"We tried to use two or three players with fresh legs but you could see three or four players didn't have the energy. Lucas had fresh legs but Dirk Kuyt and Albert Riera played 90 minutes in midweek and had to fly around," said Benitez.