Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has dismissed reports claiming that Martin Skrtel is set to move away from the Anfield side, insisting that the defender is 'very happy' to be with the Reds.

According to reports published in the Russian press, the Slovakian international was unhappy in England and wanted to reunite with his former side Zenit St Petersburg.

However Benitez rubbished the reports and insisted that Skrtel wants to make a comeback following his knee problem.

"These sort of stories always tend to come out during an international week," Benitez said on the club's offical website.

"I was talking with Martin at Melwood yesterday and it was clear that he is very happy and just wants to get back playing.

"He is working very hard to get himself fit again and he is very settled at Liverpool – both in the city and at the club."