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Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benítez admits a 'special character' will be needed this summer to take over from Jürgen Klopp.

Benitez accepts that anyone taking over from Klopp faces a difficult task at Anfield.

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The Spaniard followed Gérard Houllier when he arrived in the summer of 2004 and told Sky Sports: "To manage a top side, especially now with such good players and so much money, you need a special character.

"It's very difficult to replace someone like Klopp and everyone expects the next manager to win.

When I signed for Liverpool they told me I had three years just to compete, so any manager will need time."

Benítez also had his say on the Premier League title race after Liverpool lost ground on Manchester City.

The Reds' surprise defeat to Crystal Palace means City is now two points clear at the top, after Arsenal was also beaten last time out.

The ex-Liverpool boss does not think City will win every game for the remainder of the campaign, but is concerned that his former club and Arsenal may also drop points in the run-in.

Can I see them making similar mistakes as Liverpool and Arsenal did this weekend?

But at the same time, the others could make mistakes so I think City has a great advantage."

Liverpool.com says: Benítez is right, the Reds' next manager must be a big character to handle the pressure that will come with replacing Klopp.
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