- Confirmation that Paul Dummett and Massadio Haïdara are the only NUFC players out injured – Florian Lejeune returns to the squad, giving Benitez some ‘good problems’ ahead of his team selection.
- Rafa admits we could be happy as we are in a solid position and 9th in the table, but admits we are not, saying we must improve after last weekend’s defeat at Brighton.
- Says Jonjo Shevely is a ‘great player’ and an ‘important’ one for NUFC ahead of Sunday’s game, but refuses to reveal if he’ll play.
- He admits the game against Liverpool will be an emotional one for him – but wants three points and to see the Toon Army smiling after the game.
- Benitez praises Liverpool’s attack and former player Philipe Coutinho, saying he’ll need his team to stay ‘strong’ and ‘solid’ if they are to come out of the game with a win.
Rafa: "It is a special game for me. It will be emotional because of the memories & my family live there. But I want to win with #nufc" #lfc
— Chris Waugh (@ChrisDHWaugh) September 29, 2017
Rafa on team news: "Only Dummett & Haidara are injured. Lejeune is fine. Problems for me for selection – but good problems!" #nufc #lfc
— Chris Waugh (@ChrisDHWaugh) September 29, 2017
Rafa: "The reality is we knew we could lose games. We lost vs #bhafc but we have to change quickly to be ready for #lfc this weekend" #nufc
— Chris Waugh (@ChrisDHWaugh) September 29, 2017
Rafa: "People may say #lfc are weak in defence, but they are so strong in attack. We have to be strong & solid vs them to win" #nufc
— Chris Waugh (@ChrisDHWaugh) September 29, 2017
Rafa asked if his Scouse or his Geordie accent is better: "Both are really bad!" #nufc #lfc
— Chris Waugh (@ChrisDHWaugh) September 29, 2017
