The Irish News - January 27 2010: Rafa coy on Juventus link
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is remaining tight-lipped over reports linking him with a move to Italian giants Juventus. Following a goalless s Premier League draw at Wolves last night, Benitez refused to comment on speculation suggesting Juve are set to sack coach Ciro Ferrara.
Benitez saw his side miss out on the chance to put pressure on the Barclays Premier League top four after a shot-shy performance in which they failed seriously to test Wolves keeper Marcus Hahnemann.
Benitez, when asked about the Juventus link, said: ‘‘I prefer to talk about the game. Is the speculation a distraction? I was really focused today on trying to do the right things and to try and win this game.''
Benitez accepted a share of the spoils was a fair result, with his side dominating the opening 45 minutes before Wolves came more into the game after the break.
The big plus for Benitez was the return of skipper Steven Gerrard, who completed the 90 minutes after missing two games.
Wolves (0) 0 Liverpool (0) 0
Wolves:Hahnemann, Zubar, Craddock, Berra, Ward, Foley, Henry, Mancienne, Jarvis (Guedioura 88), Milijas (David Jones 73), Doyle
Subs Not Used:Hennessey, Stearman, Vokes, Iwelumo, Mujangi Bia.
Liverpool:Reina, Carragher, Skrtel, Kyrgiakos, Insua, Maxi, Mascherano, Lucas, Riera (Ngog 66), Gerrard, Kuyt; Subs Not Used: Cavalieri, Aquilani, Babel, Degen, Darby, Pacheco
Booked:Skrtel. Att: 28,763
Ref:Peter Walton (Northamptonshire)
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