Rafa impressed by stadium plans

Last updated : 26 July 2007 By Al Campbell
The plans for Liverpool's new 60,000 capacity stadium were released yesterday. Rafa Benitez was impressed with them and says he can't wait to lead the Reds into their new home.

"The plans for the new stadium are absolutely fantastic. The design is really good, really pretty and really nice. For me the pitch is always what's most important and I'm sure that will be okay too.

"The facilities the new stadium will provide are going to ensure that the future of this club is a great one and this is what our fans deserve. It looks very different to other stadiums I have seen. There are a lot of windows and it really is ground-breaking in terms of stadium design. I'm sure it will be considered as one of the best in Europe.

"Unfortunately, I cannot play anymore so I won't be able to experience playing a match there but it would be fantastic for me to still be manager when we move and win lots of silverware there," said the Liverpool boss.