Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari understands why Liverpool counterpart Rafael Benitez was critical of Manchester United chief Sir Alex Ferguson earlier this month.
Benitez accused Ferguson and his staff of putting referees under pressure, especially at Old Trafford, and of consistently showing them little respect.
Now Scolari, who takes his side to Liverpool on Sunday, says he can understand the reasons behind Benitez's controversial outburst.
"It's one of his ideas and I haven't spoken to him about it," said Scolari.
"Maybe I will at the weekend. I understand. I understand very well.
"I understand that, sometimes, when we play there (at Old Trafford) and at Stamford Bridge, I know what happens."
