Spanish support for Benitez bid

Last updated : 26 May 2004 By Chris Maxwell
With The Liverpool Echo reporting that a deal for the Valencia coach is set to be finalised and Benitez himself appearing to contradict that view in an interview with Spanish Radio, Reds fans can only wait anxiously for the latest news.

If Benitez does indeed take on the challenge of restoring Liverpool to their former glory, Sky Sports' La Liga expert Balague feels he would soon create a formidable side comparable with the great A.C Milan teams of the late 80's and early 90's.

Balague said: "He would definitely be a success. He is the most exportable of Spanish coaches and will be well suited to English football.

"Liverpool would become like the great AC Milan team. Defending as a unit but always attacking as one as well. He will change Liverpool and he will make them a force again.

"He appreciates English football and knows all about Liverpool. As a Liverpool fan myself I am very happy about this."