ALBERT RIERA has admitted to a flare-up with Reds boss Rafa Benitez – but insists he has got nothing but respect and admiration for the Anfield manager.
Riera has so far failed to command a regular starting place this season and admits the lack of first team action in the early weeks of the season has left him feeling angry and frustrated.
Riera, signed for £8m by Benitez from Espanyol last year, is currently on international duty with European Champions Spain ahead of their Group 5 World Cup qualifier against Belgium tonight.