Reds boss Rafa seeks Euro victory

Rafael Benitez is looking to his Liverpool stars to return to winning ways in the Champions League when Marseille visit Anfield tonight.

Last season's beaten finalists kicked off their Group A campaign with a fortunate 1-1 draw at FC Porto.

And Benitez is hoping to see a vastly improved display this time around against the leaders.

The Reds boss said: "It is important to win your home games in this competition, and in particular for us after drawing our first game.

"We know Marseille's players, their qualities and we expect our former players Djibril Cisse and Bolo Zenden to do well, but we are concerned that, although we have watched the videos of them, a new manager may well change things."

With Jermaine Pennant suspended following his red card in Portugal a fortnight ago, goalscoring midfielder Yossi Benayoun is expected to start ahead of Dutch youngster Ryan Babel.

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