Rafa Benitez defends Reds' scouts - Liverpool FC latest
RAFA BENITEZ has mounted a fierce defence of Liverpool's scouting system after the Reds cup exit at Spurs resulted in a storm of criticism over the club's transfer policy.
The Liverpool boss remains hugely disappointed with the sub-standard display at White Hart Lane, but insisted the players who failed to perform on the night need more time before being judged.
Benitez also pointed out that Liverpool have had a number of successes in the transfer market in recent seasons and insisted the club's future is bright.
"Everybody was disappointed after the game because the performance of the team was not good enough, especially in the first half," said Benitez.
"Some players did not play well, so we can blame the manager for the team selection, blame the tactics and we can blame the players, but it is important to remember that it was the Carling Cup and a lot of teams have had problems in this competition in the past and will again in the future.
"We are at the top of the table and a lot of important players were rested to keep them fresh, so we used other players.
"It was a bad game and a bad result but you have to forget it as quickly as possible and start thinking about the Premier League, the Champions League and the FA Cup.
"I think it is not fair to start talking about some players too early. I remember when we signed Daniel Agger and in the first months he was not the best.
"But after this everyone was talking about how good he is and him being maybe the best centre back on the ball in England.
"So, we have to give time. If the players cannot settle down or cannot progress we will find solutions.
"But now we have to support them.
"We should also remember that the scouting department has signed Skrtel, Reina, Torres, Kuyt, Agger and Mascherano, who was struggling at West Ham but has come here and been amazing for us.
"All these players have come here and done a good job, so while you cannot guarantee that any signing will do well, these examples show our scouting depart- ment is doing a good job.
"For me, the future of the club is brilliant.
"The squad we have is a young squad and if they need more time to mature, we will give them more time."
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