Rafa - No Capello Rift

Ed Colenutt, November 21st 2008

Rafa Benitez has commented on the issue regarding Steven Gerrard's availability for England's friendly against Germany this week, and denied there is any rift between himself and Fabio Capello.

Gerrard was forced to join up with the international squad by Capello despite his club reporting him as being injured. This meant one day less with the Anfield medical staff in preparation for Saturday's game with Fulham.

"There's no problem between me and Fabio Capello, I am not unhappy with him," said the Liverpool manager. "But the best news now is that there are no internationals until March."

"I am happy with that situation, and happy to be able to concentrate on my team."

"Were we unhappy that Steven had to go to the England hotel? All I can say is that he is not fit and will not play for us against Fulham."

"That is the only thing important for me. We cannot change the situation and Steven is not available, that's it."

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