Rafa Benitez has concerns he doesn't have the full backing of the Liverpool squad, it has been revealed.
The Daily Mail says Benitez tried to play down concerns over his position in the wake of Wednesday's Champions League win at Real Madrid, and is still exploring ways of reaching an agreement.
Spanish sources have increased the uncertainty, though, by claiming he feels increasingly isolated and is beginning to question whether he still has unequivocal backing from the dressing room.
Talks between lawyers and advisers over contentious clauses in a proposed four-and-a-half-year deal resumed on Wednesday but again failed to satisfy all parties.