Bellamy dismisses bust-up reports

Bellamy has scored only seven league goals for Liverpool this term

Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy has described allegations that he has no working relationship with manager Rafael Benitez as "complete garbage".

It has been reported that the Welshman will leave Anfield this summer after a series of fallings out with Benitez.

But Bellamy told the club website: "Rafa is the best coach I have worked with and I'm a better player for having worked with him.

"That I have to waste time responding to these suggestions is nonsense."

Bellamy hit the headlines in February after a training-camp bust-up with team-mate John Arne Riise - for which Benitez later publicly forgave the pair.

If I do go on to manage at some point in the future he is the model I will use in my career Bellamy on Benitez

However, it prompted speculation that Benitez could sell the 27-year-old at the end of the season, with Aston Villa linked with an £8m bid.

But Bellamy insists he has a future at the club, adding: "If I do go on to manage at some point in the future he is the model I will use in my career. I can't make my respect for him any clearer than that.

"I am even more disappointed that this has come up as we are approaching a massive game on Tuesday, the Champions League semi final against Chelsea. The reports are complete garbage."