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Official LFC Website, 27 April 2005
PAKO: THIS SEASON HAS NOT BEEN A SUCCESS
By Steve Hunter

Despite reaching the Champions League semi-final Liverpool assistant
manager Pako Ayesteran does not believe the season has been a success
and says there is still much improvement to be done at Anfield.

Ayesteran says Rafael Benitez has not been happy with his first season
and the pair know there is a lot to do to get Liverpool back challenging
for the Premiership title again.

Ayesteran said: "Someone who works at the club told me how fantastic it
is that we've reached the semi-final for the first time in 20 years and
are fifth in the league.

"I told him I don't think it's fantastic at all, not for Liverpool. You
can't say that, even if you analyse the injuries. I'm not happy, Rafa is
not happy. We think the season has been poor.

"This club is not yet ready to take up the challenge on all fronts - the
Premiership, Europe, FA Cup and Carling Cup. The squad doesn't have
enough. In general we know we're not ready.

"How long it will take depends on important decisions which will affect
the future. We may be ready in one year or perhaps six months. We are
sure we will be stronger next year. Our work will be better."

Ayesteran says Liverpool have prepared hard for the Champions League
semi-final and feels they can beat Chelsea over two legs.

Aysteran said: "Rafa is very methodical and has a great knowledge of the
game. He's a very hard worker and likes to plan ahead. I don't think any
of us expected to get this far in the Champions League. When we played
AK Graz in the qualifying round, no-one thought we'd be where we are now.

"But we believe we can win it. We have played three games against them
and we've shown Chelsea we can beat them."

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