Gillett follows Reds to Marseille (Champions League)

by true_frnd Tue Sep 16, 2008 4:46 am

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett will be at the Stade Velodrome to see if his club can repeat their winning form.

Gillett follows Reds to Marseille (Champions League) 12046510

Gillett follows Reds to Marseille (Champions League) 12046510

Gillett
was at Anfield for that the match that saw Manchester United cut down
to size at the weekend and will take the opportunity to see whether
that Barclays Premier League victory was a flash in the pan as
Liverpool prepare to face Marseille in their opening Group D match. And Liverpool's young Dutch winger Ryan Babel will be just as keen to see his own form maintained. He
scored at the same stadium last season in the 4-0 Liverpool victory in
December that sealed their amazing survival in the competition when all
had, at one stage, seemed lost. And Babel's winner against
Manchester United on Saturday saw him become Liverpool's second most
prolific goal-scoring substitute when he netted his eighth goal after
coming off the bench. Babel said of the weekend triumph: "It is
normal when you win games of that importance that you gain a lot of
confidence. It means you look forward to your next game. "We
have started the season well, we have seen the squad improved with new
signings and I believe we can look forward to winning many more games. "Liverpool had not beaten Manchester United for a few years, so it was an important victory. We must build on that win. "I
have good memories too of scoring here last season and I am now only
intent on working hard and allowing the coach to decide whether I play
as a winger or a central striker. It is up to him and I will just be
ready to play where he wants me to." Liverpool are without
Brazilian full-back Fabio Aurelio for the clash following a calf injury
sustained against Manchester United on Saturday. Javier
Mascherano is expected to have recovered from a knee injury, while both
Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres are considered by Benitez to be fit
to start. Lucas, who missed out on Saturday having not arrived
back from international duty, is also in the squad while French striker
David Ngog has been left out. Marseille boss Erik Gerets was so
impressed by Liverpool's display against Manchester United that he
described them as "Duracell bunnies" and an example to the world for
their performance. Benitez needed to have the famous battery
advert explained to him but once he cottoned on, the Spaniard said: "It
is nice that we have made such an impact. As far as battery-powered, I
suppose they are talking of Mascherano. "But as far as making an
impression, I am only concerned about the impact it has on us and our
confidence. Too many people want to talk too early about titles and
other things. "We did well against Manchester United but we must
be focused on the next game, and that is Marseille. We must not allow
ourselves to get carried away."