Even Torres and Steven Gerrard will need to be told that – just to give them that extra boost of inspiration and a spring in their step. Those things are important when the mood among the players is a bit down during a dodgy run of results.
It’s not a sign of weakness, it’s called good mean-management and Benitez needs to demonstrate that to his players now to start getting the best out of them again.
Come out against Wigan tomorrow like they did on Sunday and the tide could finally turn.
One thing Benitez has in his favour – and perhaps one thing that some would argue mean he is lucky to be at Anfield – is that the crowd are understanding and want to back the team.
They know that this current Liverpool side is much better than the results this season indicate and they know the players have it in them to turn it round.
Those results need to be forgotten about now as does any other issue surrounding the club.
Benitez needs to pick his best players, look them in the eye and remind them how great they are.
Hosting Wigan gives them the perfect chance to prove it.
And sometimes it only takes one game and one good result and ‘bang!’ You’ve bounced back.
