( CNN ) -- Five members of Liverpool 's backroom staff have followed manager Rafael Benitez in committing their long-term futures to the Premier League title challengers . Rafael Benitez 's backroom staff have followed his example in signing new contracts with Liverpool . Benitez signed a new contract with the club last week , following months of speculation , keeping him at Anfield until 2014 . Now the Spaniard 's lead has now been followed by assistant manager Sammy Lee , first-team coach Mauricio Pellegrino , goalkeeping coach Xavi Valero , fitness coach Paco de Miguel and chief scout Eduardo Macia -- all of whom have agreed contract extensions of at least two years . `` I said when I signed my own deal recently that it was a priority to sort out the future of the technical staff , '' Benitez told PA Sport . `` We work extremely well as a team , and continuity is essential if we are to build on the progress we have made this season and move the club further forward . I am delighted we have been able to sort out the contracts , '' he added . The news caps a remarkable month for the club , who have thrashed Manchester United and Aston Villa to re-enter the Premier League title race and also crushed Real Madrid 5-0 on aggregate to reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League .
Five members of Liverpool 's coaching staff sign new contracts with the club . The news follows the failure of manager Rafael Benitez to finally agree terms . The signings are a further boost as Liverpool win European and domestic trophies .