Bajcetic has been one of the few positives for the Reds throughout a disappointing season and looks set for the biggest game of his career tonight. YOU would have got good odds on someone called Fofana saving Graham Potter from more death threats. When I scored, I still expected to be out of the team the next game. I meet him from time to time like at Pepe Reinas wedding, or some family parties.. Despite this win, Chelsea failed to progress beyond the group stage of the competition. [43] Bentez's decision to sell Alonso and replace him in the side with Lucas Leiva, in addition to Aquilani having arrived at the club injured, was called into question as Liverpool's title campaign began with two defeats in the first three games. With all info about the gameweek - lineups, bonus, and . Real Madrid B were then playing in the Segunda Divisin and on 4 September 1993, he made his debut as a Segunda Divisin manager with a 31 over Hrcules. [7], During the 199293 season, Bentez also worked as an assistant coach to Mariano Garca Remn at Real Madrid B. I had great contracts on the table, and choices of managers who really wanted me and that made me feel good. Some things are more important than football and I had the full support of the club. Considering Liverpool were working on a limited budget when Benitez first took over as manager in the summer of 2004, its inevitable that he would have to force some players out to help raise funds for his own signings. He said, "I was hoping for a sofa [a defender] and they've brought me a lamp [Fabin Canobbio]," in reference to the positions he wanted to be strengthened. The long-serving Danny Murphy was one such player. An unused substitute in the Spaniards first two games against Grazer AK and Tottenham Hotspur, he rarely made a matchday squad appearance after. Gary Neville vs Jamie Carragher is often the best part of Monday Night Football.. After he ignored me for a long time, he needed me for Europe when Ryan Babel was suspended. "We have not had any talk about why it is. I had really to become an adult very quick and adapt. 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. Former backroom stalwart who left Everton under Rafa Benitez seemingly Something went wrong, please try again later. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. He guided Segunda Divisin club Extremadura back to La Liga in his first season in the 199798 season, but the team was relegated the following season. 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. on July 16, 2010. [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. Rafa Benitez says Liverpool have an outstanding 18-year-old youngster Rafa Benitez was sacked as Everton manager on Sunday after a 2-1 loss at Norwich City. Everton won four of their first six league games under Benitez, taking 13 points from a possible 18, but their form has collapsed since October. Liverpool FC today confirmed that Rafael Benitez is to leave the club by mutual consent. Or would it just lead to a massive media scandal? 'He was around 10m': Rafa Benitez says he nearly signed Brazil legend for Liverpool Charles Jones 4 days ago Speaking on the Official Liverpool FC Podcast, Rafa Benitez has been. At the start of the 198687 season, he was appointed coach of Castilla B. This time, Pepe Reina saved three penalties during the shoot-out to secure the silverware. Such a revelation damaged Bentez's relations with the Americans, with constant rumours linking the Spaniard with a move back to Real Madrid. A horrific broken leg derailed the Frenchmans first season with the club, though he would return to help them win the Champions League in 2005. The Israeli would depart Liverpool for Chelsea in a 5.5m deal in the summer of 2010 following Benitezs departure, though the move had been agreed with the Spaniards blessing before his exit. 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. Bentez's tactics were credited as a key factor in Liverpool reaching, and winning, the final, despite a relatively unimpressive squad of players. "But I didn't argue with anybody. Richard Keys launches withering attack on 'agent' Rafa Benitez over I have some offers. Liverpool transfer news, rumours, gossip and speculation including updates on Roberto Firmino, Manuel Locatelli, Naby Keita and Mason Mount. Liverpool finished. "I would be worried" - Rafa Benitez warns Inter about 'dangerous [28] It was reported Bentez did not feel he had the complete support of the new owners, a thought that was compounded by Liverpool's initial lack of activity in the transfer window, although the club played these rumours down. Rafa Benitez Leaves Liverpool FC - Bleacher Report Among those Bentez sold was Craig Bellamy, who was notably phased out of the first team following an altercation with John Arne Riise in the buildup to Liverpool's remarkable victory over Barcelona in the Camp Nou en route to the Champions League final. In 2002, these tactics saw Bentez lead Valencia to their first La Liga title in 31 years, winning it by a seven-point margin over second-placed Deportivo La Corua. 4-2-3-1 Everton Predicted Lineup Vs Watford- The 4th Official 1. wesap12345 3 mo. He left the club by mutual consent in January 2021 before taking over as manager at Everton in June. "But if I am not playing I have no chance of going to the World Cup, so I am trying to solve the problem so I at least have a small chance.''. 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. You said youd help me. Bentez argued he needed to rotate his small squad to ensure key players were fit for the latter stages of these knockout competitions. Benitez swapped Liverpool for Inter Milan in 2010 and last coached in the Premier League at Newcastle before joining Chinese side Dalian Professional in 2019, leaving that role in January. Other semi final Wolves V Southampton. "With Rafa, it is all about himself. Liverpool came from 20 down and were losing 32 in stoppage time when Steven Gerrard scored a dramatic late equalizer. 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). Enjoy it. Rafa Benitez is my favourite coach in world football. . Peter Crouch has suggested that Rafael Benitez's prior association with Liverpool was, in part, behind his undoing as Everton manager.. Benitez, 61, was given his marching orders on Sunday, less than 24 hours after his side were beaten by relegation-threatened Norwich City. [53] On 15 June 2010, Bentez was presented to the Italian media for the first time after signing a two-year deal. It was a privilege for me to play for such a great club in front of great fans. "Just before I left Liverpool last January was when they brought in Pellegrino," he told the Mail on Sunday. 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. Former Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has sent the Magpies a heart-warming message on Twitter after their defeat in the Carabao cup final. I have a normal relationship with Rafa. Upon his arrival he had two very big personnel issues to tend to. I didnt know what to do, I didnt want to leave! It was another short-lived appointment and on 4 January 2016, he was dismissed following a 22 draw against his former club, Valencia. This is a player who had spent time in prison and played in the Premier League wearing an electronic tag after all. The players and the people at the top of the club knew how I felt. "I'll only leave if I go as a free agent. However, an 87th-minute goal by Steven Gerrard defeated Olympiacos 31 and saw the club progress to the last 16 on head-to-head difference. "I'm not going to leave simply for the sake of leaving. Sometimes there were rows, others were just ostracised from the team, but all of them knew their Reds days were numbered after crossing paths with the Spaniard. Key players missed much of the season through injury and Liverpool failed to challenge Chelsea and Arsenal for the league title, finishing fifth. If they go down Ill come back to Liverpool and stay until my contract ends or you can sell me then. They stopped me from being free. "I'm not one of these players that likes to sit around on the bench and just pick my money up. [147][146] Francisco died in December 2005 while Bentez was in Japan for the FIFA Club World Championship. Surely I couldnt stay if I gave him a smack? Three days before the transfer window closed I went in to see him again Relax, Jerzy, theres still time, but we want a permanent deal, but Meier was telling me that Rafa was still refusing to take his calls! Given his past, the manager was a controversial choice. Gary Neville uses Man United tactics to slam Rafa Benitez's Liverpool [24], Following Bentez's great early success, the English media were predicting Liverpool would challenge Chelsea for the 200607 Premier League title after Bentez addressed Liverpool's perceived weaknesses in the transfer window, a belief reaffirmed after his side won the Community Shield with a 21 victory over Chelsea. Former Liverpool player and Chile international Mark Gonzalez has suffered from a heart attack and is currently in hospital recovering, as confirmed by his wife. He was being honest and he said to me: Look, I want to bring in some of my own players, youre not going to be part of the XI and its unlikely youre going to get back in the team. You listen to his former team-mates and all say the Spaniards relationship with his compatriot completely broke down during his final season at Liverpool, before putting in a transfer request and leaving for Real Madrid in a 30m deal in the summer of 2009. "I had to be with my partner. For some reason it was important that I reach 350 matches and an exact average of fifty per season. Writing in his autobiography, he described the Spaniard as the "most difficult" manager he played for, criticising him over his lack of man-management skills, claiming he only ever had one proper conversation with him. [74][75] This was followed by a 00 draw at home to Fulham and a 31 loss to West Ham. Elliott unlocks new Liverpool tactic as Klopp supercharges Rafa Bentez The former Reds captain says in his new autobiography that tactically the Spaniard was . []419HbFo[] - 419 Kimberly Goldson is getting some long overdue attention from fashion magazines for bold looks that she showed at NYFW. Re: Half time: Liverpool 0-0 Wolves. Benitez defence a stern test for Liverpool's attack. Luis Diaz in, Iwobi out; What would Everton look like if Brands found Yet he would return to Spurs just seven months later, and at an 8m loss, having quickly fallen out of favour under Benitez. Not only was he a brilliant coach but he is a very sharp, savvy businessman. An FA Cup winner the following year, Cisse did feature fairly regularly in 2005/06 but often found himself utilised out of position or as a substitute. And I remember thinking, oh my, this is going to be trouble, this is going to be difficult for me'. 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. This was followed by a 40 home loss in the first Clsico of the season against Barcelona. But dont tell me you need pace. - Heart stops when I see the draw for the semi finals of the league and we drew Cardiff. According to Santiago Caizares, the squad was initially surprised but they were immediately won over by his modesty as he presented himself as quoted: "You come from the Champions League final and I come from Segunda Divisin, but humbly I think I have tools to make you improve". For a player to really be at his best you have to give him a certain confidence, but I did not feel appreciated by some people at Liverpool, he told the Mirror. [113], In May 2017, Newcastle won the 201617 EFL Championship and made an immediate return to the Premier League after one season in the Championship. Milan Baros finished Benitezs first season at Liverpool as the clubs top goalscorer. Despite their best efforts, the Toon were beaten by six minutes worth of Manchester United attack. And thats prompted us to look back at Benitezs time across Stanley Park at Anfield, and recall some of the players Liverpool sold after disagreements with their manager. Olivia Shears and Katie Whyatt were highly commended in an historic one-two-three: it was the first time in the competition's history [] Rafael Benitez | Liverpool FC Wiki | Fandom On each occasion I had accepted the challenge and emerged victorious from it. Liverpool fans were seen singing his name during the side's. The. All I ever wanted to do is just to play football.". However, as the labour dragged on, the Reds boss had a decision to make as he went ahead without the midfielder and ultimately snubbed Alonsos offer to fly out on the day of the game. GAMEWEEK 7 - DISCUSSION, RANT & INFO THREAD : r/FantasyPL - reddit In the red corner, Achraf Hakimi is a fight away from one of the greatest underdog stories of all time. "No-one's shown me any respect and Rafael Bentez, since his arrival, has treated me as if I was the dumbest of the dumb. [69][70][71] He appointed Boudewijn Zenden as his new assistant manager at Chelsea on the same day. Eight of the side's remaining 10 away matches are against teams below them in the table, which should offer some decent opportunities to counter-attack from midfield. [84], On 27 February 2013, following a 20 win at Middlesbrough in the FA Cup fifth-round, Bentez heavily criticised the Chelsea board for giving him the title of "interim manager" and the Chelsea fans for their protests against him. Its like telling (Lionel) Messi you need technique. "But then as we went on he left me totally on my own and only judged me for the things I didnt do right instead of telling me how to solve or improve the things I had to improve. "I was very young and I just needed guidance. [60] Despite criticism, Bentez guided Inter to win the FIFA Club World Cup in December 2010. Craig Bellamy joined Liverpool from Blackburn Rovers in a 6m deal in June 2006. Were going to buy another striker, he said. Evolution of the football manager | FM Base "If I'm doing something badly and you are my boss, and you value me, then you are going to come and tell me what I have to do to play again. Missing a match, however big, for the birth of your first child is perfectly understandable, with it appearing the only disagreement between the two came from Benitez declining Alonsos suggestion to later link up with the squad. Steven Gerrard: I was never close to Benitez and his 'facts' speech ". [119] On 23 January 2021, Bentez left the club by mutual consent, citing concerns over the health and wellbeing of his family due to the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason for his departure. He also confirmed that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season. It was up and down but at the same time I had a great experience there. However, Club Director Javier Subirats recognised the potential of Bentez and campaigned for his appointment. I would go when everything was fine, catch a plane and show up there. 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.. [121] Before signing the contract, he was a subject to threats from a group of Everton supporters who opposed his appointment and who left a banner near his home, reading "We know where you live. The former Liverpool manager remains a top defensive mind but will have his work cut out for him when he brings his Newcastle side to Anfield. I spent six months with Liverpool hardly getting a game. In March 1994, he became assistant manager to Vicente del Bosque with the senior Real Madrid team before returning to coach Real Madrid B for the 199495 season. On 21 August 2010, Bentez won his first trophy as manager, the Italian Super Cup, after they defeated Roma 31. Wed just lost the Champions League final. To be completely honest, I genuinely considered punching Rafa in the face. Only then will I be better than I am now. You'll also get the latest transfer talk and analysis every day for FREE! By the way, we won 0-1 with a goal from Torres.. And Babel has since described his relationship with his first Reds manager as weird, repeating pointing the finger of blame at Benitez for the fact he was unable to push on on Merseyside. He was dismissed in January 2022 after a run where Everton lost 9 out of 13 games. 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. Rafa Benitez names two 'important' Liverpool players Ex Liverpool star suffers heart attack at age of just 36 In the blue corner, Kylian Mbappe stands tall as the undisputed champion of the world. [6], In 1986, at the age of 26, Bentez returned to Real Madrid to join the club's coaching staff. You can't treat a player like this and expect him to be happy. I played all of last year, and sometimes if I did not play so well in one game, I would still play the next week. I hadnt got on. If its the way I play or the way I am, fine. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Former Liverpool star suffers heart-attack at 36 - 90min In January 2008, Riise would score an own goal against Luton Town in the FA Cup after failing to defend a cross coming in from the right. At one point, rumours of Bentez quitting or being dismissed became so great that bookmakers had to suspend betting on the subject. [13] On his arrival he stated: "It is like a dream to be here. Being told youre no longer wanted at Liverpool by Rafa that was a tough one, he told TalkSPORT. 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. This is the place to moan and discuss about every single thing that happened in games and with your team. [106], On 11 March 2016, Bentez was appointed as the manager of relegation threatened Newcastle United, signing on an initial three-year deal. Half time: Liverpool 0-0 Wolves - redandwhitekop.com "You see that the team are not doing well and there are no changes. He won his first league game in charge, beating Southampton 31. ago. [105] At the time of his dismissal, Real were third in La Liga, four points behind leaders Atltico Madrid and two points behind arch-rivals Barcelona, the latter of whom had a game in hand. A club-record 14m signing from Auxerre the same summer of Benitezs arrival, the only problem for Djibril Cisse was it was Houllier rather than the Spaniard who sanctioned the switch. In February 2007, he was caught up in a drunken fight with team-mate John Arne Riise. Rafa Benitez News: Latest updates after Everton sacking - Mail Online After everything the coach has put me through, I'm not going to give him that parting gift (of a fee). The Spanish gaffer delved into some of the players. Join our group for FREE by clicking here! I couldn't say at the time, but I knew this was my last season at Liverpool and I wanted a special end. In the next game, a 00 draw against Canada, he was injured in a hard tackle. "And maybe, after 10 days training with him, well, that's when I started asking questions. "When the coach says nothing to you and you are well, with no physical problems and training well, you cannot help but think it must be something personal. "On a psychological level, it was very hard because I restrained myself a lot. With this team, he won two league titles in 1987 and 1989. Im still trying to come to terms with the disappointment of whats just happened and now you tell me you want to get rid of me. The manager had the option to choose between Dutch. I told Benitez I would go if he wanted, but he told me I was important and he would give me a new contract, which I signed. Subscribe to the CV Academy. Thank you for your three years of service, now you can call your agent to do a deal with another club.' John Arne Riise was another player who had his future taken out of his own hands by Benitez, with the Spaniard telling the Norwegian it was time for him to move on. Only the two men would truly be able to answer whether their relationship changed after that trip to the San Siro. He won a third league title with Real Madrid Youth B in 1990. [16], During his first season, Bentez was unable to improve Liverpool's form in the Premiership. Fifteen years after Liverpool beat AC Milan in the Champions League final, I will be sent that message a lot today. He did everything so coldly, almost inhumanely, because he saw things as business. I was in touch with Meier regularly and he told me Benitez wouldnt speak to him, but was saying Klns offer was unacceptable. "There are many examples of him treating me badly. "Rafa is a top manager and he's proven that. Liverpool finished third in the league, missing out on second place by one point. "When I went there (Liverpool) I was told myself and Torres (would start) and Stevie would drop into the midfield but obviously as it went on I think Rafa liked Stevie playing that no.10. A "sell to buy" policy enforced by the ownership due to increasing debt, combined with Alonso's departure, prompted discontent amongst considerable sections of the club's fanbase who believed Bentez was not being backed sufficiently in the transfer market. [citation needed], Bentez was unable to win any trophies as Liverpool's domestic campaign falter in the winter months including a shock FA Cup exit at home to Barnsley, with his side losing to Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals. [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. [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. [38], Nevertheless, on 18 March 2009, shortly after registering a 40 victory over Real Madrid and 41 victory over Manchester United, Bentez signed a new five-year deal with the club. Rafael Benitez has told Jurgen Klopp which team he should pick for Liverpool's huge Champions League clash against Real Madrid.
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