RAFA THANKS THE FANS AND BOARD

Benitez thanks the fans

Rafa has thanked the fans for their support following the anonymous board-room attack late last week.

Benitez was speaking to the official site after the fans provided great vocal support to the manager during the 3-1 demolition of Aston Villa.

It's clear we have a better team and I'm really happy here. When you hear the support on Saturday, it means I'm in the right place.

"I didn't speak to the chairman on Saturday, but I know he is supporting me and I say to the chairman, Rick Parry and the board thank you because it's good to hear things like this.

"I know they were really worried about what happened, but I know I have their support. They are happy with the way we are working."

Benitez also reiterated his determination to stay on Merseyside and lead Reds to their first Premiership title.

He said: "People have asked me if I was thinking about my future, but when I decided to come here and renew my contract when other clubs were asking about me, it was the same situation as now.

"My determination remains to win lots of trophies here and build a strong team for the future.

"When you hear people talk about the value of my squad, it's triple what it was when we arrived."

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