70 Quotes by Rafa Benitez

I can't explain how you can control a game for 40 minutes, it was one-way (traffic), and still lose.

If you are going to win the FA Cup then you must first beat good teams to reach the final.

He was unfortunate last season because he had so many injury problems, but if he can stay fit then he will be an important member of our squad this year.

He hasn't been signed because he loves the club. He's been signed because he's one of the best goal scorers ever to play in the Premiership and he can score goals for us right now. He's got a wealth of experience and he gives us more attacking options.

He did a full training session and the day after he was injured. Now I hope that he will be fit again. It depends on his physical condition. We will decide whether he can play or not.

He's got high energy, always working and he's not bad with the ball. I think he can give us balance in midfield.

He's had two good years with Valencia where he has won trophies. I know him well and he's a very good player.

We looked organized, compact in defense and scored two good goals. People said we needed to score and we managed that ... I think we did all the things people are asking of us.

It is hard to say whether Steven would have picked up his injury if he hadn't played so many games, you just don't know.