by Zidane » Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:07 pm
Translated Interview in Slovak paper or something, off of RAWK, think I will copy more things onto here more often to offer more discussion or just news on things. I don't post there though.
Skrtel claims that Benitez has a great relationship with his players. The Spaniard rule is democratic,rather than despotic.
"Benitez talks to players and asks if hey are OK, if their home life is all well. He is a democrat. He is really interested if we like the training practice, if there is a room for improvement, he is not scared of anything new.
In everything that is related to the game he is open for new suggestions and ideas. He does not really shout at players during the games or training, only gives direct orders. I really like this ( about him) .Also, him and the assistant did not forget about me when I did not play for three months because of the injury."
Skrtel has also only positive words about Steven Gerrard. " He is a big star, but he is always happy to help, he never acts as if he was any better. The fans adore him, together with Carrager the most, but that is normal because they are from the home club.In the dressing room they never show any signs that they have any more rights."
About the Gerrard's court case: " The team have not discussed it at all. The papers wrote loads about the topic, but we are ignoring it all."
Skrtel believes Liverpool will win the title.
" I forgot all about my injury. I am pleased that I am getting opportunities to play and I am trying to repay the manager's trust in me with the best possible performances.
I strongly believe I will keep improving. I played on Monday my second match from the start, and on Wednesday the third. Of course with the played minutes every players confidence grows, for sure this is my case.
I felt great on the pitch last night and I had
quite a good game."
There is less content about the last results. "
Of course we were disappointed. In the last match we were much better than Everton,in every aspect- in possession, we also had more chances... Again we conceded a stupid goal from a set piece, and after that they only defended, without trying to attack. It's a shame that in the second half we did not manage to score one more goal.Now we have another match in their place, and I am convinced we will finally break the and will go to the next round."
About the Lescotts' goal:
" We defend set pieces with zonal rather than personal marking. I have heard opinions, that if I for example mark Cahil the entire match, I should also do the same in free kicks or corners.But this is no the way. This time Cahil ended up alone on the back post, and that was a mistake. During the week we tried to pay attention to this, because lately we are conceding goals like that"
Despite the last poor results, Martin believes Liverpool will get the title after 19 years.
" We want to fight for the title, and I am convinced we will get it.I believe because simply we play like a team, and on top of it, we have great two personalities, Gerrard and Torres."
About his future:
" I have four more years on my contract, and I want to stay here long, as long as possible. I always wanted to play in England, and never hoped I could play in such a huge club as Liverpool. To come to Anfield, is a dream come through for any player."
cmon, need anyone say more? 
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