Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has told fans not to be concerned over Rafa Benitez's contract talks.

He told Sky Sports News: "They should relax - Rafa is going to be manager of Liverpool for the next five years and we'll work through these little lawyer issues."

Hicks added: "Rafa's been frustrated for a long time now about the length of time it takes for certain things to happen, and I think he's just trying to, you know, position himself to be able to do his job better. There are balances that need to be achieved in English football and we'll work through these things."