Rafa stays calm

Last updated : 13 August 2007 By Al Campbell
The Reds won their opening game of the season for the first time under Rafa Benitez's stewardship and showed great heart in overcoming an 86th minute equaliser to do so. However, the Liverpool boss won't be getting carried away and says it's far to early for title talk.

"I have to see the difference when we play Chelsea or when we play other top teams. Judging on one game is not enough but it was important to see that I could change players and improve," said the Spaniard.

"We showed we could play but you really need to see the team after two or three months. For me, one game winning or losing doesn't make that much difference.

"Losing would mean more pressure and more people talking but we need to analyse the next two months.

"Can we get closer to the top two? We would have to do everything almost perfect and we will try to do that.

"We will try not to make too many mistakes and see if we are closer."