Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has rubbished claims that he will sell Robbie Keane in the transfer window and is backing the Irish striker despite dropping him for Saturday's win against Blackburn.

"Robbie's future is to be ready, to score goals and to work for the team," said Benitez. "In football, we know we have signed a good player. You cannot guarantee anyone's position. In some games, he has to work hard."