Antic also hinted that Torres' qualities could be a sign of Benitez changing Liverpool's style.
Wenger had words of sympathy for opposite number Rafael Benitez, who is under increasing pressure.
Reds boss Rafael Benitez has also admitted an interest in Tottenham striker Robbie Keane.
Still Benitez led Chelsea to the title of the Europa League, the continent's second-tier club competition.
Benitez's title was interim manager, and very quickly it became apparent he wouldn't be kept on.
Benitez was Mourinho's first successor at Inter Milan, but was unable to repeat his success.
Rafael Benitez's side now lead champions Madrid by two points with six games left.
Things began to calm down, funnily enough, right after Benitez finally lost his temper.
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The way Rolls sees it, Benitez "will soon be forgotten about" in West London.
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"You have seen that with regard to Chelsea before, spending big money, " added Benitez.
"We were thinking about bringing in players with quality - that's the first thing, " added Benitez.
Benitez will at least be comforted with better news regarding Skrtel's fellow defender Glen Johnson.
Benitez praised Crouch's contribution at Liverpool since his move from Southampton three years ago.
Media reports are already linking Torres' former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez with the job.
Liverpool manager Benitez has also signed forwards Fernando Torres and Andriy Voronin this summer.
"We had to think about players who could make a difference for us, " said Benitez.
But Benitez faces a tough task following the flamboyant Mourinho at the San Siro.
"It's important to have an opportunity to win any trophy, but especially this one, " Benitez said.
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Benitez also said they had discussed the "idea" of a transfer "20 days ago".
O'Neill was angry that Benitez's remarks appeared to expose behind-the-scenes discussions to offload Barry.
"He got two goals but he could have perhaps had two more, " Benitez said of Cisse.
Benitez looked concerned as Lille grew more confident and introduced Yossi Benayoun for the tiring Babel.
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And he also cited one major difference compared to past matches at Chelsea under Benitez.
And, in an email to BBC Sport, Purslow reiterated that Benitez has the full support of the club's board.
Former Reds captain Ronnie Whelan believes Benitez should be replaced following the defeat at the hands of the Royals.
"I was trying to give him some minutes to see how he was, " Benitez said.
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez was the happier of the two managers after the game.
"The way the group is working out, this was a very important game to win, " Benitez said.
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But the visitors should have realised that the Reds under manager Rafa Benitez are anything but predictable.
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