Getty Images3Rafa Benitez is already planning ahead for next term with promotion looking more and mo. “You can accept being on the bench if it is temporary, or if things can be turned around. CHRIS SMALLING is pictured for the first time since picking up an injury whilst away on international duty with England and is wearing a leg brace. You can also catch up on all the January deals with our club-by-club list. JOHN HARTSON has urged Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann…even though he knows they will never spend that much on a player. Coutinho has scored seven goals and provided seven assists in 27 appearances for Liverpool this term. OUR hugely popular daily Striker cartoon continues. He was also sent home from the pre-season tour of America, after arriving late for the flight and a team meeting. Manager Southgate tried to convince the winger, 24, not to feature for Ivory Coast in Januarys African Nations Cup. Getty Images7Barcelona’s Under-19 squad won their league at a canter due to talented trioThe winger already has a release clause of £4.