Lucas: Rafa is the best boss

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva believes that Rafa Benitez is the best coach in the world - and that he will lead the club to Champions League glory this season.

"Benitez is the most knowledgable manager in the world, he continues to prove his qualities," he said.

"Hopefully we will now beat Chelsea to underline that and go the final again.

"There is a great confidence in the camp. The rotation has worked because now the manager has all his main players fit. It has been like this for a month or so, only (Daniel) Agger has been missed.

"I would love to play in this game because it will be fantastic for the club and fans. If I am asked to play I know I will give 100 per cent."