Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez admits Europe's ash problem is thwarting attempts to meet with new chairman Martin Broughton.

After victory over West Ham United, Benítez was hoping to have a chance to speak to the club's new chairman Broughton, appointed by co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett to oversee the sale of the club, but their fluctuating travel plans may rule out that conversation.

"It could be today but you know, with his job with British Airways [Broughton is chairman] he may be a little bit busy now," the Spaniard said.