While Premier League Team A vs Premier League Team B is meant to be the main attraction of the Sky Sports show . Former Liverpool and Inter Milan boss Rafael Benitez believes the Nerazzurri should be worried about the Reds' attack ahead of their Champions League clash on Wednesday. See you on Wednesday.. Benitez famously led Liverpool to the 2004-05 Champions League crown, and has twice won the UEFA Cup (Valencia, Chelsea). "There are many examples of him treating me badly. The French hit-man was booked for pulling his shirt over . He did everything so coldly, almost inhumanely, because he saw things as business. After leaving Valencia, Benitez moved to English club Liverpool of the Premier League, guiding the club to victory in the UEFA Champions League in 2005. "We have not had any talk about why it is. Only the two men would truly be able to answer whether their relationship changed after that trip to the San Siro. [87] Chelsea reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup, losing 21 to Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, and also progressed to the final of the UEFA Europa League. I would go when everything was fine, catch a plane and show up there. This is a player who had spent time in prison and played in the Premier League wearing an electronic tag after all. Riera would later blame the media for the breakdown in his relationship with Benitez when speaking to Anfield HQ in 2016. Arrested after drunkenly refusing to leave a bar on the same training camp that saw Bellamy assault Riise, he admitted in his autobiography that he once came close to hitting Benitez after the Spaniard blocked him from leaving the club for Koln despite his game-time being limited. By Rafa Benitez May 24, 2020 Happy Istanbul Day! Then, when we played Birmingham after I hadn't started a game for a month, he didn't tell me I was starting until two hours before the game. He spoke a lot to us to change the intensity." It was the same for me. Bentez's demands were dismissed out of hand by the Inter ownership, with Massimo Moratti refusing to comment on Bentez's continued employment by the club. Jurgen Klopp's respect for Rafa Benitez spotted during Liverpool's thrashing of Everton LIVERPOOL beat city rivals Everton 4-1 at Goodison Park on Wednesday night. [16], During his first season, Bentez was unable to improve Liverpool's form in the Premiership. May is a special month for. He had to protect his interests, but it was hard to be on the receiving end of it., Knowing he would leave Liverpool at the end of his contract in 2007, Dudek at the time said Benitez had treated him like a slave.. The 36-year-old was signed by Rafa Benitez in the summer of 2005 from. "Pollard � 419aTEJ continues to recover from a knee injury sustained late last year and Roach is still trying to get over a shoulder injury that forced him to return home from the tour of India without playing and required surgery."West Indies won the last edition of the tournament in 2012 after beating hosts Sri Lanka in the final in Colombo. Punching a Liverpool manager who had won the European Cup only a few months earlier wouldnt have looked too good on the CV I guess, but I was still angry. Bentez made a number of suggestions during Mourinho's tenure as manager that Roman Abramovich's money had bought Chelsea's success, and the pair refused to shake hands after some matches (although Mourinho declared the feud to be over after a league game in 2006). Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has named the two players that influenced Steven Gerrard the most in his time at the club. History repeated itself in the final as they then went on to lift the trophy after a penalty shoot-out, following a dramatic 33 draw. [95], In his first season in charge, Bentez guided the club to victory in the Coppa Italia, defeating Fiorentina 31 in the final,[96] and into the last 16 of the Europa League, exiting after a 32 aggregate defeat to Porto. [131] In his 2013 autobiography, Ferguson said that "Benitez bought badly and made the feud personal". [132] In a match in April 2009 when Allardyce was manager of Blackburn, he accused Bentez of arrogance over a gesture he made when Fernando Torres scored Liverpool's second goal.
Former Liverpool star suffers heart-attack at 36 - 90min . Steven Gerrard, who was linked with a big money move to Chelsea, needed to be convinced . Liverpool came from 20 down and were losing 32 in stoppage time when Steven Gerrard scored a dramatic late equalizer. ", 'Pubs need to adapt' if they are going to survive the times ahead, "Although we are living during a cost-of-living crisis people still do have money. It was suggested that Bentez's position was now under serious threat. Well talk in a moment, Jerzy. No, lets talk now. It was such a special, important moment that I took the decision that I needed to be there, Alonso explained. I dont want to blame the coach for me not having the ultimate career at Liverpool but I felt it could have been closer in terms of guidance and support.". When I scored, I still expected to be out of the team the next game. I really need to play games to be prepared for the World Cup.. When I look back I could have done things differently but at the same time I also think I could have got more guidance from the coaches.. As always you can unsubscribe at any time.
An act of treason to some fans but what Rafa Benitez gave Liverpool [7], During the 199293 season, Bentez also worked as an assistant coach to Mariano Garca Remn at Real Madrid B. And after moving to Stamford Bridge, Benayoun would lay into his former Reds boss, insisting he was the only reason he had any interest in leaving Anfield. He left the club, and coached Tenerife in 2000, winning promotion in his only season. It was a bit frustrating not playing Inter, but I had to be with my family at the time, he said.
Liverpool Fans Sing Former Manager Rafa Benitez's Name After He Is I had played for five years at Anfield and then never got a game when Benitez arrived, apart from three in the Carling Cup. [138] His calm demeanour and tactical changes at half time of the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final were said to give players belief they could battle back from 30 down, although he had to correct his plans when it was pointed out to him his new formation would require 12 players on the pitch. That exchange took place just days into his Liverpool career and involved Benitez asking him to write down his misdemeanours and faults. Bentez joined Real Madrid's coaching staff at the age of 26, going on to work as the under-19 and reserve team coach, and assistant manager for the senior team. On two occasions early last season, against Fulham and Lyon, the fans booed when I was subbed.
Former Liverpool Manager Rafa Benitez Reveals Two Transfers That The club had previously approached Javier Irureta, Man and Luis Aragons and had been turned down by all three.
GAMEWEEK 7 - DISCUSSION, RANT & INFO THREAD : r/FantasyPL - reddit By Will Rooney 17th Jan 2022, 2:32pm Former Everton medical chief Dan Donachie has appeared to have taken a swipe at Rafa Benitez after he was axed as manager. The negotiations started.
Half time: Liverpool 0-0 Wolves - redandwhitekop.com Making 52 appearances in 2006/07, that dropped to 25 in 2007/08 while he was frozen out in 2008/09 altogether, featuring just four times and making only two Premier League starts before being sent on loan to Portsmouth. I miss all that a little.". Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has issued an apology of behalf of Djibril Cisse following his controversial behaviour at Newcastle on Sunday.
Liverpool vs Everton: Rafa Benitez makes honest admission ahead of Frankly, I am proud of that. Before that I played at Tottenham, free-flowing football, different managers. The 61-year-old also won La Liga with Valencia and has collected trophies at Inter Milan, Napoli, and Newcastle United. I'm a total fan of his tactical methods, and have read a lot about it. Like Bellamy, it is perhaps no surprise that Jermaine Pennant was a player not best suited to playing for a manager like Benitez, given his reputation and the disciplinary issues that dogged his career. [32] Bentez, however, said that his future was at Liverpool and signalled his long-term intentions by appointing Sammy Lee as his new assistant[33] to replace his long-time right-hand man, Pako Ayestarn, who quit after a reported disagreement, which Bentez admitted "hurt" him and arguably Liverpool's titles hopes. He knows what he wants and how to get it. A lot of people at Liverpool treated me well and asked me to stay, but I could not turn down such a massive club as Chelsea. They thought I was playing well but Benitez told me he was surprised the fans booed because I was not good enough. [133], Bentez has developed a reputation in English football as a hard man to please, with former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admitting he longed for a "well done" from Bentez after good performances. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Liverpool fans will surely be fascinated to hear Rafa Benitez reminisce about his time in charge of the Reds on the club's official podcast. You promised you would help me but now I have a concrete offer youve not kept your word., I cannot risk it. He left the club in June 2019 and the following month was appointed manager of Chinese Super League club Dalian Professional. Bentez is fluent in Spanish, English, French and Italian. Were going to buy another striker, he said.
bridge views - the thinking fan's chelsea blog: Terry Allardyce suggested that Bentez had signalled the game was over despite Liverpool only having a two-goal lead.
Rafa Benitez Leaves Liverpool FC - Bleacher Report Xabi Alonsos relationship with Benitez is a curious one. Liverpool have announced manager Rafael Benitez has left the club by mutual consent after six years in charge. So I asked who he was going to sign. Despite this, poor results in the Champions League and a disagreement over future transfers lead to a public falling-out with the club's owners, which played out in the media at the end of November.
Former backroom stalwart who left Everton under Rafa Benitez seemingly His dialogue with the players is practically nil. At the start of the 198687 season, he was appointed coach of Castilla B. Rafa Benitez at the Run for the 96 5K in Stanley Park, Liverpool (Image: Liverpool Echo) But being a born winner is just one part of Benitez's multi-layered appeal. Rafa Benitez. The injury saw him sidelined for a year and hampered his chances of becoming a major player.
Steven Gerrard: I was never close to Benitez and his 'facts' speech He told me I was a better player as a substitute instead of starting in the team. I was in touch with Meier regularly and he told me Benitez wouldnt speak to him, but was saying Klns offer was unacceptable. Shortly after his departure from Anfield, Bentez made a 96,000 donation to the Hillsborough Family Support Group. I've got two or three possibilities already and things are starting to move behind the scenes.". Loved the details Riise gave of the Bellamy fiasco; that when he showed up the day after (to basics fight Bellamy), Agger went with him and had his back. [147][146] Francisco died in December 2005 while Bentez was in Japan for the FIFA Club World Championship. In some ways, it is a surprise that Benitez lasted this long. It was funny. The. [29], Bentez's spending was, eventually, significant, breaking Liverpool's transfer record when signing Spanish striker Fernando Torres from Atltico Madrid as well as signing Ryan Babel, Yossi Benayoun, Lucas Leiva and Andriy Voronin. This is the place to moan and discuss about every single thing that happened in games and with your team. [127], Bentez has had confrontations with both Jos Mourinho (Chelsea manager from 2004 to 2007) and Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson during his time in English football. Further injury problems saw him miss almost the entire 198586 season and he subsequently retired as a player. His reign at the club was a short one and he was dismissed midway through the 201011 season. My objective is to go to the World Cup and for this I have to play. Ryan Babel was just 20 when he joined Liverpool from Ajax in an 11.5m deal in the summer of 2007. Bentez said that he had jokingly signalled to Alonso to ignore his instructions and not that he thought the game was effectively over. The club began their campaign with an unimpressive 21 aggregate win over Grazer AK in the qualifying rounds and were minutes away from going out of the competition in the group stages. You said youd help me. on July 16, 2010. Then the focus is on a remarkable last . Bentez left the club "by mutual consent" on 3 June 2010[50] with a reported 6million pay-off;[51] the media speculated that this was because the team had finished seventh in the Premier League, missing out on the Champions League, and suffered poor results, including the defeat by Wigan Athletic. "With Rafa, it is all about himself. [69][70][71] He appointed Boudewijn Zenden as his new assistant manager at Chelsea on the same day. It says plenty about the dysfunction at the club that days later, Benitez has gone. 1. wesap12345 3 mo. You'll also get the latest transfer talk and analysis every day for FREE!
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"The fans don't know" - Rafa Benitez claims Liverpool refused to [52], On 10 June 2010, and only a few days after leaving Liverpool, Bentez agreed a deal to become the new head coach of Serie A and reigning Champions League title-holders Inter Milan, a post that was left vacant by the departure of Jos Mourinho, who left to manage Real Madrid. "Just sometimes, he might as well have turned a player into an Xbox, dressed me up like RoboCop and put a picture of my face on it. Yet he scored just one Premier League goal in the second half of the season and was sold to Aston Villa in. If pushed, you would have guessed the man responsible for scoring the Blues' first goal at home for nearly two months was David Datro Fofana, the Ivorian forward signed during January's trolley dash. I havent played all season. "I believe in these situations it is better to talk about it and try to fix it, or at least make sure everyone knows where they stand. I learnt a lot. It was up and down but at the same time I had a great experience there. [60] Despite criticism, Bentez guided Inter to win the FIFA Club World Cup in December 2010. The Spanish gaffer delved into some of the players. I still dont know his real reasons. Rafa Benitez has praised Liverpool teenager Stefan Bajcetic ahead of tonight's Champions League first leg clash with Real Madrid. After defeating Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus with the aid of some bold team selections by Bentez, Liverpool faced Chelsea in the semi-final. [107][108] He suffered defeat in his first match in charge, losing 10 away to eventual champions Leicester City on 14 March. Rafa Benitez is my favourite coach in world football. READ MORE: Naby Keita shows 'humbled' James Maddison how Liverpool situation has changed, READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp will already fear worst for crunch Chelsea clash as Liverpool myth exposed. Take it easy. The situation got worse afterwards. But then for the first game of the new season I wasn't in the team again. And while there werent particularly any cross words with his manager, he did make a reluctant exit at the end of that season after being told his services were no longer required. But dont tell me you need pace. Rafa Benitez spent six years at Liverpool before a shorter stint as Everton manager (PA) Rafa Benitez has admitted that he has split loyalties ahead of the Merseyside derby, refusing to. "I'm not one of these players that likes to sit around on the bench and just pick my money up. He did start the home leg defeat against Graz, reinstated next to Hyypia as he made his first appearance of the season in the process, but after that his final three appearances for the club all came with the kids and reserves in the League Cup.
Rafa Benitez names two 'important' Liverpool players On 4 January 2016, Bentez's contract was terminated following allegations of unpopularity with supporters, displeasure with players and a failure to get good results against top sides. [112] On 25 May 2016, it was confirmed that Bentez would remain as manager. "Right now the only market open is the Russian one, I have offers from two teams and, looking at my situation, that has made me reflect a lot.". 20th Sep 2022, 7:39am. Bentez said, "My heart is with Liverpool, so I'm delighted to sign this new deal, I love the club, the fans and the city and with a club and supporters like this, I could never say no to staying. There's some speculation about what might have been said at half-time to spark a much better second half - collectively, and from certain individuals. That is something I can never forget. I looked at him. Wed just lost the Champions League final. The 50-year-old, who only took charge 18 months ago, finished 15 points c Whether it was wrong or right to let him go or whether his time in charge of Liverpool could be considered a success or not . What is going on with my transfer?, I will be honest with you, I am not interested in loaning you. [8], Bentez subsequently quit Extremadura and took a year off from football to study in England and Italy. Maybe I will never swallow it. You already know the story, of course. On the winning goal scored by Branislav Ivanovi, Juan Mata said, "Rafa told us we had to aim to the far post, because it was Artur's weakest place.
Benitez: Cisse is sorry | Football News | Sky Sports A scorer of big goals, he produced countless important moments in his three seasons with the club as the Reds challenged for the Premier League title and progressed in the Champions League. Commenting on Benitez's touchline instructions, he said: "On the pitch, often I can see whats best. [15] He was unable, however, to convince Michael Owen to extend his contract; he was subsequently sold to Real Madrid. YOU would have got good odds on someone called Fofana saving Graham Potter from more death threats. If they go down Ill come back to Liverpool and stay until my contract ends or you can sell me then. You didnt mean it., I cannot let you go on loan. [120], Bentez was appointed manager of Premier League club Everton on a three-year contract on 30 June 2021, replacing Carlo Ancelotti who left to join Real Madrid. 134 appearances and 29 goals would seemingly demonstrate that. I have no problem talking to people. Benitez just shook his head Id got the sack, plain and simple. Bentez was appointed as manager of Newcastle United in March 2016 in an attempt to save the club from relegation. Three months later he would do the exact same against Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals, gifting the Londoners what would prove to be a decisive 90th minute away goal. We have since done another (better) post on Rafa Benitez's Liverpool. [111] However, the team was relegated to the Championship due to rivals Sunderland claiming 12 points from their final six fixtures. Liverpool finished the calendar year top of the Premier League for the first time since 1996. The club said they understood why I was unhappy and promised they'd let me leave in the summer if an offer came while Benitez was manager. In the red corner, Achraf Hakimi is a fight away from one of the greatest underdog stories of all time. The thinking fan's Chelsea blog. And I remember thinking, oh my, this is going to be trouble, this is going to be difficult for me'. [94] Bentez agreed a two-year contract after meeting club president Aurelio De Laurentiis in London.
Gary Neville uses Man United tactics to slam Rafa Benitez's Liverpool After everything the coach has put me through, I'm not going to give him that parting gift (of a fee). [72], The appointment was initially unpopular with many Chelsea fans due to Bentez' association with Liverpool and comments he had previously made about Chelsea,[73] and he received a "fiercely hostile reception" as he was introduced at his first home game, a 00 draw with Manchester City on 25 November 2012. "When a player knows he is a slave, he'll never give his employer his heart.. Even Ali looks a shadow of himself. Yes, I would have if I were not present at the delivery. In 2000, he was appointed manager of Tenerife of the Segunda Divisin and with a team that included Mista, Curro Torres and Luis Garca, he gained promotion to La Liga by finishing third in the league behind Sevilla and Real Betis. "I'll only leave if I go as a free agent. He won a third league title with Real Madrid Youth B in 1990. Not quite fitting into the Reds favoured system, failing to forge a successful partnership with Fernando Torres and not being suited to lead the line when the Spaniard was injured all contributed to his premature departure. It was no surprise that the Spaniard had quickly decided to move the striker on, and the Wales international would later reveal his problems with his manager started on day one.