Yeah… I’ll stand with Rafa. Love the diplomacy.

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez may soon be joining his players in the gym after a grilling by the Romanian media in Bucharest ended with a bizarre conversation about the Spaniard’s weight.

Following a typically diplomatic performance in which the Liverpool boss refused to be baited by questions about alleged disrespect for Europa League opponents Unirea Urziceni and sack-related chants from the stands, one journo decided to deliver a body blow.

“Mr Benitez,” the Romanian reporter said. “The last time I saw you was at the 2005 Champions’ League final, and your, erm, silhouette seems to have changed since then. Why is that?”

Breaking into a grin, Benitez replied: “It is the stress of having to answer so many questions from the press. Thank you and goodnight.”

via Dominic Raynor: The two Ronnies – Global – ESPN Soccernet.