[lfc-news] Benitez to select strong side v Watford - Official Site

Official LFC Website, 10 Jan 2005
BENITEZ TO SELECT STRONG SIDE V WATFORD
By Steve Hunter

Rafael Benitez confirmed that he will be playing a strong team against
Watford in Tuesday's Carling Cup semi-final first leg tie with captain
Steven Gerrard and Milan Baros likely to start.
Czech Republic international Baros is back in the squad after hamstring
injury for the Watford game and is set to lead the Reds attack against
the side from the Championship.

Benitez also said that Academy graduates Neil Mellor, Darren Potter and
Stephen Warnock could start with 20-year-old local goalkeeper Paul
Harrison again deputising for Jerzy Dudek on the bench.

The likes of David Raven, John Welsh, Zak Whitbread and Mark Smyth will
not be involved against Watford and new signing Mauricio Pellegrino will
not be involved either due to lack of fitness. Republic of Ireland
Under-21 international winger Richie Partridge is also missing as he is
out for six weeks after knee surgery.

Benitez said: "We will play a strong side against Watford. It is
important to win all the games we play and this is a semi-final and we
are at home. With this match on the Tuesday the players will also get a
chance to rest before Saturday."


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