Inter’s Mancini Wary Of Liverpool

Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini is wary of Liverpool ahead of next Tuesday’s Champions League clash and is giving rest to his key players to be fully ready for the knock-out round at Anfield.

The Serie A leaders were without the rested Dejan Stankovic, Maicon, Hernan Crespo and Santiago Solari; while Luis Figo was out injured, at the weekend but still managed a 2-0 win over Catania.

"I left out three or four important players. I hope to recover those players that are injured although I'm not sure Luis Figo will be able to play against Liverpool," he is quoted as saying on Reds’ official website.

"Liverpool is a very tough team to play against," he said. "They are difficult opponents, that don't give you many spaces.”

The Reds came into some form as they beat Sunderland to score their first Premiership win this year and then on Sunday, Rafa Benitez’s side gave a good performance in the draw at Chelsea.

"Liverpool have proved to be in good form," added Mancini.