Rafa speaks ahead of Super Cup

There is no doubting the importance that Rafa the Gaffer is placing on the game tonight.


"This is a trophy I value. For a big club like Liverpool, every trophy should be valuable. That is why we're in football. To win competitions. "This is very important. Some people like to say one competition is more prestigious than another. That's true, but we are playing this final to win. "I was happy to miss out on the opportunity to win the competition last season because I came to Liverpool after Valencia won the UEFA Cup. Now I'm even happier I have the chance to win it with Liverpool. "I think one of the most important aims you can have is to earn the right to be in the Super Cup because it means you have enjoyed big success to get there. "I know being in the top four of the Premiership is very important, but you will never see any club honours list recording an historic fourth place in the Premiership. "History remembers champions and trophy winners. For us, this could be our second trophy in a short space of time and that's what you're remembered for."