Liverpool boss Benitez snaps back at Israeli journos
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Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez hit back at Israeli journalists yesterday who claimed they were too scared to go to Tel Aviv.
Reds' vital Champions League clash with Maccabi Haifa tonight was moved from the war-torn Middle East to Kiev.
The Israelis accused Benitez of forcing UEFA into switching the game.
But Kop boss Benitez, whose side hold a 2-1 first-leg lead, rapped: "How many teams will play in Tel Aviv at the moment? I need to think about the players, the fans, my staff.
"Everyone knows the problems that have moved the match.
"It was a UEFA decision to play the game in Kiev and there are reasons for that decision.
"It is not our problem. We are only thinking about the football."
Reds' vital Champions League clash with Maccabi Haifa tonight was moved from the war-torn Middle East to Kiev.
The Israelis accused Benitez of forcing UEFA into switching the game.
But Kop boss Benitez, whose side hold a 2-1 first-leg lead, rapped: "How many teams will play in Tel Aviv at the moment? I need to think about the players, the fans, my staff.
"Everyone knows the problems that have moved the match.
"It was a UEFA decision to play the game in Kiev and there are reasons for that decision.
"It is not our problem. We are only thinking about the football."
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