Riera denies rift rumours

The winger has admitted he's had words with the Liverpool boss about the lack of first team starts he's had so far this season but says he has the upmost respect for Benitez and has not fallen out with him.

I didn't play the first game because I started training late after the Confederations Cup, like Pepe Reina and Fernando Torres. I was angry and had a flare-up at Benitez, but the day I don't get angry for being a substitute I will retire," said Riera.

"Benitez is a special coach who defends his own. I know he is with me, because he said so."