Saturday, April 22, 2006

Liverpool boss Benitez: Mourinho nothing without Abramovich


Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has taunted Chelsea counterpart Jose Mourinho: You'd be nothing without Abramovich.

Ahead of today's FA Cup semi, Benitez said: "For me the owner is the key. The others are important, but you can't do anything without the money and Abramovich is the most important - he started the Chelsea revolution.
"He has done a brilliant job because after 50 years they are close to winning two league titles now.
"It is very simple. They spend more money than anyone on players and Abramovich has done a fantastic job.
"When you do that, it's normal to be at the top of the table."