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Benitez '100% committed' to Reds
Benitez has been criticised for constantly rotating his players
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has reiterated his commitment to the club as speculation grows about his long-term future at Anfield.
The Reds' shock FA Cup exit to Barnsley has piled more pressure on Benitez before Tuesday's game with Inter Milan.
"I have been working (as a coach) for 21 years now," said Benitez. "I have good memories and bad memories.
"But my commitment to this club is 100%. We need to keep going. It's the only way we're going to change things."
News conference: Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez
With the Anfield club out of both domestic cup competitions and lying fifth in the Premier League, 19 points adrift of leaders Arsenal, the Champions League is now Liverpool's only hope of silverware.
Benitez insists his players can bounce back from their 2-1 defeat to Barnsley and put in a strong performance against the Italian champions at Anfield on Tuesday evening.
"Everybody knows we must be really disappointed and we want to improve. We will try to do it," said Benitez.
"The players' mood is really good, probably better than people expect. My players have confidence.
"Physically and mentally they are ready for the game. We have prepared well and I am confident we will be ready for a good performance.
"We know it will be difficult because Inter Milan are a good side who have won a lot of games this season, but we know that on our night we can beat anybody at Anfield and the players know what they have to do."
At Liverpool the fans say you will never walk alone and I am sure they will be behind us on Tuesday
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez
Defender Jamie Carragher admitted Liverpool are suffering from something more serious than a "bad spell" and Benitez's position has been in doubt on numerous occasions throughout the season.
But the under-fire Liverpool boss also had a message for the club's supporters, some of whom have recently called into question his squad rotation policy.
"At Liverpool the fans say you will never walk alone and I am sure they will be behind us on Tuesday night," Benitez said.
"We know it will be another great atmosphere and I am sure they will play their part. We need their backing and their support.
"Other clubs change their players and rotate, but it's the results that matter." Benitez hinted that he will welcome back 18-goal leading scorer Fernando Torres to his starting line-up to face Inter along with captain Steven Gerrard.
Benitez has been criticised for constantly rotating his players
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has reiterated his commitment to the club as speculation grows about his long-term future at Anfield.
The Reds' shock FA Cup exit to Barnsley has piled more pressure on Benitez before Tuesday's game with Inter Milan.
"I have been working (as a coach) for 21 years now," said Benitez. "I have good memories and bad memories.
"But my commitment to this club is 100%. We need to keep going. It's the only way we're going to change things."
News conference: Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez With the Anfield club out of both domestic cup competitions and lying fifth in the Premier League, 19 points adrift of leaders Arsenal, the Champions League is now Liverpool's only hope of silverware.
Benitez insists his players can bounce back from their 2-1 defeat to Barnsley and put in a strong performance against the Italian champions at Anfield on Tuesday evening.
"Everybody knows we must be really disappointed and we want to improve. We will try to do it," said Benitez.
"The players' mood is really good, probably better than people expect. My players have confidence.
"Physically and mentally they are ready for the game. We have prepared well and I am confident we will be ready for a good performance.
"We know it will be difficult because Inter Milan are a good side who have won a lot of games this season, but we know that on our night we can beat anybody at Anfield and the players know what they have to do."
At Liverpool the fans say you will never walk alone and I am sure they will be behind us on Tuesday
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez
Defender Jamie Carragher admitted Liverpool are suffering from something more serious than a "bad spell" and Benitez's position has been in doubt on numerous occasions throughout the season.
But the under-fire Liverpool boss also had a message for the club's supporters, some of whom have recently called into question his squad rotation policy.
"At Liverpool the fans say you will never walk alone and I am sure they will be behind us on Tuesday night," Benitez said.
"We know it will be another great atmosphere and I am sure they will play their part. We need their backing and their support.
"Other clubs change their players and rotate, but it's the results that matter." Benitez hinted that he will welcome back 18-goal leading scorer Fernando Torres to his starting line-up to face Inter along with captain Steven Gerrard.