Benitez tells Milan how to stop Ronaldo

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And he expressed a desire to see a repeat of the 2005 final between Liverpool and the Italians, rather than an all-English final.

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In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, Benitez said: "You need one very defensive player, strong and hard. Serginho wouldn't be right and neither would Marek Jankulowski be ideal, while Kakha Kaladze lacks speed. I spoke about this with Ferguson and we are of the same opinion.

"If (Paolo) Maldini has recovered his speed, he is the best solution."

As for the final, should Liverpool beat Chelsea, Benitez would prefer to play Milan.

He said: "Against Milan there will be more emotion. If we're in the final against Milan again, fine — it's perfect."

As for the Liverpool-Chelsea semi-final, there is a genuine personal dislike between Benitez and Mourinho, and the Liverpool boss admitted it is unlikely he will share a drink with his Chelsea counterpart as he did with Ferguson during the FA Youth Cup final between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on Monday.

Benitez said: "You cannot have a good relationship. When we see each other at matches, you are trying to win and he is trying to win. It is not easy."