Scolari leaves defending Rafa Benitez

Chelsea coach, Luiz Felipe Scolari, came out in defense of his colleague Rafael Benitez, Liverpool's technical, on the eve of crucial party faces this weekend both teams and amid criticism that Spanish is receiving for the ill results of the 'reds'.

On Sunday, Liverpool and Chelsea played at Anfield to follow in the footsteps of Manchester United, leading with 12 consecutive victories and authentic 'black beast' of both teams, with Alex Ferguson as his technical principal figure.

After four draws chain, which has pushed Liverpool to third place in the table, Benitez has been a reproach, among other things, that complaints about the arbitration and Ferguson accused of intimidating referees when pitan at Old Trafford.

However, Brazilian Scolari, who left a few weeks ago scalding (3-0) in the field of United, understands and agrees with what Benitez said. "It is an idea and I have not spoken to him about it. Maybe I'll do this weekend. I understand. I understand very well [...]. Sometimes when we play there (at Old Trafford) and Stamford Bridge, I know what happens, "said the coach of the 'blues' to the press.

Scolari admitted that Benitez is going through a difficult time, but was convinced that we overcome and that the mini-crisis that we live in is not noticeable at Anfield match on Sunday. "(Benitez) can have problems now, but if you work in the same place for so many years know how to react," added the coach of Chelsea, who referred to his rival in the dock as "a great technician with great players" .

The Brazilian explained that it has its own problems - "We lost 14 points at Stamford Bridge this season and I'm not a coach so bad" - and that is pending a major win for the Premier: Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal , to which Chelsea lost in the first round.

The former coach of Brazil and Portugal continued its technical flattering to the 'reds' - "I like Benitez" - and added that no special desire for revenge after that in the first round of the championship ending Liverpool The streak of 86 matches unbeaten Chelsea in Stamford Bridge stadium. "Any victory is good for me, in or outside our field," said Felipao, who nevertheless admitted that the clash at Liverpool on Sunday may define the chances of winning the league.(Source: Elmundo)