Rafael Benitez
Rafa Benitez has laughed off speculation that he had a bust-up with Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard during the FA Cup defeat by Reading.
But, speaking ahead of a crunch Premier League game on Wednesday night against Tottenham Hotspur, Benitez brushed off the rumours of a falling-out with the influential midfielder.
“We have been joking about the rumours in the media that there was a fight,” said the Liverpool boss.
Gerrard will miss the visit of Spurs due to a hamstring injury, while Fernando Torres, Yossi Benayoun and Glen Johnson are also absent.
Daniel Agger could be available after a groin complaint as Benitez provided the latest update on the club’s injury situation.
