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Benitez Skating On Very Thin Ice
A decision on Rafael Benítez'' Anfield future could be taken within the next 24 hours
zoom - galleria Liverpool''s American owners face a tough 24 hours as they mull over the future direction of the club.
George Gillett and Tom Hicks will meet with Anfield chief executive Rick Parry in the USA today in order to finalise plans for the club''s new stadium at Stanley Park, but the fate of the Reds'' spanish boss is also reported to be on the agenda.
Rafael Benítez has already endured one spat with American duo Gillet and Hicks over January transfers, and having spent big bucks on new recruits over the summer, the owners are more than disappointed with the lack of improvement in Liverpool''s performances this season.
Hopes Fading
The Anfield side more or less relinquished hopes of winning the league title this year with a 1-1 draw at home to Wigan.
Having been knocked out of the Carling Cup and having drawn Italian giants Internazionale in the Champions League, the FA Cup has probably become the club''s most realistic chances of a trophy this season.
But Sunday''s pathetic 1-1 draw away to lowly Luton Town has done little to convince fans that Benítez can turn things around.
No Snap Decision
The Sun reports that Gillet and Hicks face a touch decision over whether to publicly back Rafa or to decide to pursue other options.
Either way, no rash decision will be made about the Spaniard, as proved by the pair''s recent sanctioning of a £6m deal for Slovak centre-back Martin Skrtel, who currently plays for Russian champions Zenit St. Petersburg.
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