Alonso thanks the fans

Thursday 9th March 2006
ANFIELD ONLINE LFC NEWS

ALONSO THANKS THE FANS

"The crowd was superb and you can't ask for more than this," said Alonso following defeat to Benfica.

"At 2-0 down they knew we were out of the Champions League, but they were still singing and making us feel their support. "It's been a disappointing night for Rafa but I know he's really focused and committed to the club.

"He realises how passionate this crowd is and how much they adore him. It would be impossible for him to find another crowd like this.

"Our crowd is so special because they react as well when we're feeling low as when we've had success.

"I'm not worried about the situation with Rafa and the rumours. I know how he feels about the club."

Liverpool paid their price for failing to convert several early chances, and now Alonso is hoping the FA Cup will ensure the club wins some silverware this season.

He added: "The first 20 minutes we had a lot of good chances to score. When they scored they put themselves in a really good situation.

"By the end it was impossible for us and we're really disappointed. We wanted to repeat our triumph of last season."We feel we have a better team than last season and could have won it again, but in the knockout anything can happen.

"It's like Charlton in that we created a lot of opportunities but couldn't score the goal.

"We have to be worried about this. To win games, obviously, you must score goals. This is something we'll have to analyse and work on.

"Scoring is not just the exclusive job of the strikers. The midfielders have responsibility, too.

"We have to look forward. We want to finish second and win the FA Cup."

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