He (Benitez) said it would be a good move for me, adding: Well definitely help you, well do whatever it takes to make a deal, Dudek recalled. It was a normal Craig Bellamy picture in a newspaper! The appointment is a controversial one, as Benitez spent six years at Anfield, winning the Champions League, FA Cup and UEFA Super Cup during his spell. Signed in an 8m from Espanyol in the summer of 2008, he featured regularly in his first season with the club as Liverpool fell narrowly short in the Premier League title-race. The left-backs standards had arguably slipped in his final two seasons with Liverpool as he fought with Fabio Aurelio for a starting role with only the Brazilians injury record ensuring he didnt retain the position permanently. Shortly after his departure from Anfield, Bentez made a 96,000 donation to the Hillsborough Family Support Group. An official statement from the club said, "Rafa will forever be part of Liverpool folklore after bringing home the Champions League following the epic final in Istanbul but after a. 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. He could never let me do my thing. 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. [134] Bentez's ruthlessness can also be seen in the way he disposed of all but Gerrard and Jamie Carragher from his Champions League winning squad within four seasons, with penalty shoot-out hero Jerzy Dudek made back-up goalkeeper the very season after the European triumph. [61] Buoyed by the Club World Cup victory, he told the European champions to back him with new signings or consider whether they wanted to keep him as coach, despite the side having won the treble only a few months earlier. The fans could see what it meant to me. He left the club, and coached Tenerife in 2000, winning promotion in his only season. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) [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. That's why we played better and won the title. Liverpool finished. And when the fans wanted me to play, Benitez told me he couldn't understand why. Being told youre no longer wanted at Liverpool by Rafa that was a tough one, he told TalkSPORT. Yet he would return to Spurs just seven months later, and at an 8m loss, having quickly fallen out of favour under Benitez. But once Benitez had decided to sacrifice Alonso to bring in Barry, the writing was on the wall. During the 199697 season, Bentez took charge at Osasuna in the Segunda Divisin, but after only nine games and one win, he was dismissed. However, the current Blues boss has taken . Rafael "Rafa" Bentez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish football manager who was the manager of Liverpool from 2004-2010. Usain Bolt? I have some offers. GALLERY: Rafa Benitez's Liverpool years in pictures View gallery In 2013 he headed to Mexico to take over at Estudiantes Tecos and then last August he landed the job at Maccabi Tel Aviv in. 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. [142], The tactic of zonal marking has been criticised by pundits when Liverpool concede from set-pieces[143] in spite of the fact that Bentez's squads are usually renowned for their defensive nature and low number of goals scored against them. We were sitting in his office, just about to sign, and he showed me a picture of me shouting at a player! I tried to plead with him a little bit, and he repeated the fact that my time was done, really, in his own way. After leaving Liverpool in June 2010, Bentez was appointed manager of treble-winning side Inter Milan. The biggest problem I had with Rafa was the first day, he told Sky Sports. I thought I would be staying for a lot longer.". [145], Bentez's father, Francisco, worked as a hotelier. All I ever wanted to do is just to play football.". 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Despite their best efforts, the Toon were beaten by six minutes worth of Manchester United attack. Such a revelation damaged Bentez's relations with the Americans, with constant rumours linking the Spaniard with a move back to Real Madrid. Then he said: I think its time we go our separate ways, Riise recalled in his 2018 autobiography. We discuss a first half that was below par, and the goals we conceded, as well as Bukayo Saka's brilliant equaliser. Join our group for FREE by clicking here! It was a bit frustrating not playing Inter, but I had to be with my family at the time, he said. Starting the 3-2 AET second leg defeat a week later, it would prove to be his final appearance for the club as Benitez called him into his office to tell him he would be sold and wouldnt be involved for the remaining games of the season. 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. "[122] Benitez is only the second person to manage both Liverpool and Everton, since William Edward Barclay in 1890s. You could benefit from new challenges and weve bought a new left-back that we intend to rely on Liverpool had purchased Andrea Dossena from Udinese for 7million, but that kind of thing had happened before. [146] Rosario is a big football fan and supported Real Madrid, while his father supported Atltico Madrid. "Apart from that, I loved everything at Liverpool - the players, the people, the fans, everything was great. It's a little frustrating because you see that you can help. I spent six months with Liverpool hardly getting a game. [60] Despite criticism, Bentez guided Inter to win the FIFA Club World Cup in December 2010. 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. I dont think people in England ever saw the best of me. [74][75] This was followed by a 00 draw at home to Fulham and a 31 loss to West Ham. [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 36-year-old joined the. [6], The first attempts by Bentez at senior management away from the Real Madrid fold were less than successful. "We have not had any talk about why it is. "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. I really need to play games to be prepared for the World Cup.. increasingly disappointed. 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. On each occasion I had accepted the challenge and emerged victorious from it. The 50-year-old, who only took charge 18 months ago, finished 15 points c My objective is to go to the World Cup and for this I have to play. After his success with the U19s, Bentez then succeeded Garca Remn at the start of the 199394 season. [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. [7], During the 199293 season, Bentez also worked as an assistant coach to Mariano Garca Remn at Real Madrid B. I am still very upset. Bentez played as a midfielder for both Real Madrid Aficionados in the Tercera Divisin and Castilla CF in the Segunda Divisin. What if Pepe gets injured next week? What are your plans for next season? he said. Thank you for your three years of service, now you can call your agent to do a deal with another club.' Liverpool host Real on Tuesday night in the first leg of their. You can't treat a player like this and expect him to be happy. The Reds moved to six points adrift of fourth place after a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United. But after falling out of favour in his second season, he was fined, suspended, banished from Melwood and transfer-listed after slamming his manager in two different interviews with Spanish radio, and after allegedly assaulting a young team-mate in training. 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. The season also saw Bentez make his debut in the Champions League, where his side reached the quarter-finals, losing to Inter Milan. He then left Napoli and became coach of Real Madrid in June 2015 on an initial three-year contract. It was never really explained to me. Rafael Benitez is set to be appointed as Everton's new manager next week after the former Liverpool boss agreed key aspects of his contract with the club. ", "Gerrard: 2006 display against West Ham probably my best ever - just don't call it 'The Gerrard Final', "Bellamy faces uncertain future as Liverpool reel from golf club attack", "Rafael Bentez calls temporary truce as fans plan show of solidarity", "ESPNFC: Soccer The long goodbye for Rafa? He was highly regarded for his tactical acumen[136][137] particularly in European ties, setting his team up to exploit opposition weaknesses. "Yet even now they are talking about signing another centre half.". [124] This win was followed up with a 22 draw at Leeds United, a 21 win at Huddersfield in the EFL Cup and a 20 win against Brighton in the Premier League. [16], During his first season, Bentez was unable to improve Liverpool's form in the Premiership. [147][146] Francisco died in December 2005 while Bentez was in Japan for the FIFA Club World Championship. So I asked who he was going to sign. He was different class, the amount of goals and assists that he got. The club had previously approached Javier Irureta, Man and Luis Aragons and had been turned down by all three. 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 meet him from time to time like at Pepe Reinas wedding, or some family parties.. But from the start I felt basically left out, by myself, no help and that was of course very difficult for a 20 year old. In truth, he didnt have time to as Benitez made it clear early on that he had no future at the club. Some things are more important than football and I had the full support of the club. [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. Liverpool paid 20m when signing Robbie Keane from Tottenham Hotspur in July 2009. [36] Striker Keane was later re-sold back to Tottenham Hotspur in the January transfer window, with some analysts claiming he was a "pawn in a power struggle" between Bentez and the club's owners. Project Runway Season 9 Finalist, Fashion Designer: famous for my pants! That is something I can never forget. 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. On 21 August 2010, Bentez won his first trophy as manager, the Italian Super Cup, after they defeated Roma 31. So I hadnt expected this. [123], Under Benitez Everton enjoyed a winning streak across the Premier League and EFL Cup in their first four games. The coach and myself were not compatible. He would later rue how Mauricio Pellegrino was brought in as his replacement. 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. He didnt know I spent my whole childhood dreaming of playing for Liverpool, he didnt know I had all those memories and feelings. He also worked as a commentator/analyst for Eurosport, Marca, El Mundo and local Madrid TV. Yet he scored just one Premier League goal in the second half of the season and was sold to Aston Villa in the summer of 2005, starting his final game for the Reds as they famously beat AC Milan to win the Champions League. It was suggested that Bentez's position was now under serious threat. "I was disappointed - this much is true," Baros said in an interview with a newspaper in Prague. The amount of time in training that wed do shape, tactics and nothing else! Take it easy. 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. Yet despite his exit, Riise does hold Benitez in the highest of regards. Rafael Benitez has told Jurgen Klopp which team he should pick for Liverpool's huge Champions League clash against Real Madrid. [94] Bentez agreed a two-year contract after meeting club president Aurelio De Laurentiis in London. Milan Baros finished Benitezs first season at Liverpool as the clubs top goalscorer. [34], In a sign of the increasingly strained relationship between the Liverpool manager and his board, Bentez was reportedly close to quitting Liverpool in the summer of 2008 over the board's failure to back him in his bid to purchase Gareth Barry from Aston Villa. But this season I have not played at all. Which Liverpool player do you wish Rafa Benitez had never sold? A week-and-a-half later and there was no progress. Would he let me go? "I scored 19 goals and I never played! [20] Bentez's calm, methodical approach at half time was said to give the players the belief they could pull off an improbable comeback and win Liverpool an historic fifth European Cup. Claiming Liverpool were sinking ship under Benitez in March 2010, he said: "I've been here two years and I know how he (Benitez) is. Despite heavy criticism from the English press[141] Bentez persisted with the reward of a Champions League and FA Cup triumph in his first two seasons. The win secured a top-four Premiership finish and with it a place in the following season's Champions League. [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. He returned to Italy in 2013 to coach Napoli, where he won the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana. He moved away from Real Madrid in 1995, but management spells at Real Valladolid and Osasuna were short-lived and unsuccessful. We have since done another (better) post on Rafa Benitez's Liverpool. Yes, I would have if I were not present at the delivery. Joshua Askew -. [53] On 15 June 2010, Bentez was presented to the Italian media for the first time after signing a two-year deal. Besides, people are treating me as if I don't exist any more. 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. [86] Results continued to be mixed, and at one point Chelsea found themselves 16 points behind league leaders Manchester United, having been just four behind when Bentez was appointed. Liverpool transfer news, rumours, gossip and speculation including updates on Roberto Firmino, Manuel Locatelli, Naby Keita and Mason Mount. [97] Napoli finished third in Serie A in 201314 to qualify for the next season's Champions League. Perhaps the most obvious name on this list. I am very, very proud to be joining one of the most important clubs in the world in one of the best leagues in the world - and I want to win. The young Dutchman enjoyed an impressive first season at Anfield under Benitez, but would later find himself often out of favour under the Spaniard as his starting opportunities in the following years. Don't do or say anything. Craig Bellamy joined Liverpool from Blackburn Rovers in a 6m deal in June 2006. After that I did another interview and said that I have to be my first critic. 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. [109] Bentez would have to wait until 16 April for his first win in charge of The Magpies, recording a convincing 30 victory over Swansea City in the Premier League. Bentez argued he needed to rotate his small squad to ensure key players were fit for the latter stages of these knockout competitions. "[14], One of Bentez's first tasks at Liverpool was to convince club captain Steven Gerrard not to move to Chelsea. Footballers love seeing a bit of confrontation on the training ground! I'm a total fan of his tactical methods, and have read a lot about it. I was in touch with Meier regularly and he told me Benitez wouldnt speak to him, but was saying Klns offer was unacceptable. I agreed to join Chelsea before Roy Hodgson was appointed Liverpool's new manager. Rafa Benitez has given his verdict on Liverpool's chances of finishing in the Premier League's top four. 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. I have no problem talking to people. 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. "When you have so many instructions, it makes it so difficult. "I'm the king of the exiles here so, as far as I'm concerned, it's finished for me at Liverpool," he said. The. 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. [98][99] They lost 42 on aggregate to Athletic Bilbao in the qualifying stages, thus entering the Europa League. [31] It later emerged that Jrgen Klinsmann had been offered Bentez's job before eventually accepting the post of Bayern Munich manager. But while the striker disputed such claims, he did twice voice his grievances with some of his managers decisions to the press over the course of the season, prior to being sold to the Villans in a 6.5m deal. START DATES 2021-22 FA Community Shield As soon as training had finished I stormed over to him and ripped my gloves off in an aggressive manner. - Heart stops when I see the draw for the semi finals of the league and we drew Cardiff. Liverpool finished third in the league, missing out on second place by one point. The only problem was the media, he insisted. Bentez also gave new life to existing Liverpool players, transforming Jamie Carragher from a utility player to one of Europe's top centre backs alongside Sami Hyypi. [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. . Liverpool fans knew that 'Agent Rafa' would not be there more than a season, and so it has proven. In 1985, he signed for Segunda Divisin B club Linares and under Enrique Mateos, he served as a player/coach. Ex-Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez linked with managerial return after Everton sacking. [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. "I will remember Liverpool fondly as a success but not the situation I've found myself in. [12], On 16 June 2004, Bentez was appointed manager of Liverpool, replacing Grard Houllier, becoming the first Spaniard to manage in the Premier League. [69][70][71] He appointed Boudewijn Zenden as his new assistant manager at Chelsea on the same day. The Frenchman spent the 2006/07 on loan at Marseille, with Cisse joining the club permanently in a 6m deal in July 2007. Given his past, the manager was a controversial choice. However, like in Murphys case with Alonso and Garcia, Benitez could again claim to have made the right call as his decision to sideline Henchoz ultimately came hand-in-hand with the inspired switch to move Jamie Carragher back to centre-back, with the Liverpool legends own partnership with Hyypia usurping Houlliers previous duo. Bentez, however, did reach his first English domestic cup final, losing the League Cup final against Chelsea at the Millennium Stadium 32 after extra time.[17]. The. I dont think I ever really played more than three games in a row. An infamous attack on Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson in the media led some pundits and opposition supporters to suggest Bentez was "cracking up" under the pressure of a title bid. "Stevie was unbelievable playing that 10. "I'm not one of these players that likes to sit around on the bench and just pick my money up. He won his first league game in charge, beating Southampton 31. "But I didn't argue with anybody. [65][66][67][68] He was unveiled as the new Chelsea manager at a press conference on 22 November 2012. Bentez said that he had jokingly signalled to Alonso to ignore his instructions and not that he thought the game was effectively over. [117] However, in an interview with The Athletic in December 2020, Bentez stated he was left no choice but to leave the role due to disagreements with Ashley, describing him as "a businessman who I don't believe really cares about his team. Rafa Benitez's team lost 1-0 on both occasions to a Spurs XI each time . May 25, 2005 is a date that will forever have its place in Liverpool FC folklore thanks to events at Istanbul's Ataturk Stadium. They stopped me from being free. I need to play. Rafael Benitez might have been sacked by Premier League club Everton, but the red half of Merseyside still remembers him fondly. I was frustrated when I was not included in the Spain squad for the World Cup in 2010 because I hadnt had a lot of playing time in the Premier League for like two months. At half-time of the Champions League final, Benitez's Reds were 3-0 . If its the way I play or the way I am, fine. "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. infiniti qx80 indicator lights. 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. It was, in my opinion, a weird relationship (with Benitez) because when he signed me I looked at him as the big uncle who wanted to give me a chance and help me succeed," he told the Guardian. Riera would later blame the media for the breakdown in his relationship with Benitez when speaking to Anfield HQ in 2016. The 37-year-old, who retired at the end of an unsuccessful Ashes tour of England in 2015, said he would consider returning in any capacity to help out Cricket Australia (CA)."I would do anything to 419HbFo help the Australian cricket team," he told Australia's Daily Telegraph newspaper on Sunday. Liverpool also won the FA Cup beating both Manchester United and Chelsea, as well as a thrilling 53 win against Luton Town in the third round, on the way to the final against West Ham United. Therefore, I'm happy to give you some advice for emulating his Liverpool 4-2-3-1 tactic. The Spaniard is expected to sign his. In some ways, it is a surprise that Benitez lasted this long. 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. I was so angry that the lads said later the aggression was pouring out of me. Were going to buy another striker, he said. Just tell me. [56] Bentez's first Serie A game in charge was on 31 August 2010 in a 00 draw away to Bologna in the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. Benitez did far more. But an exchange with Benitez did leave the Frenchman rather bemused on his way out. I've got two or three possibilities already and things are starting to move behind the scenes.". After Liverpool again defeated Chelsea in the semi-final, this time on penalties, Gillett stated, "Rafa has been tremendous We knew of him but I don't think we realized how good he was, and not just as a coach. "On a psychological level, it was very hard because I restrained myself a lot. At the start of the 198687 season, he was appointed coach of Castilla B. Still remember seeing him pull what appeared to be a tooth out of his mouth after colliding with a goalpost. Starting the following season strongly, his manager even called for him to be given an England call-up. He told me he needed pace up front. 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According to Echoes of Liverpool, Brands wanted Graham Potter more than Rafa Benitez.Given the way the Benitez era has unfolded - Everton are 11 points behind Brighton are operating on a fraction of their budget - it is tempting to wonder how different this season would have been if Moshiri had followed suit with the sporting director. Liverpool came from 20 down and were losing 32 in stoppage time when Steven Gerrard scored a dramatic late equalizer. Keep up to date with the latest breaking news, transfer gossip and everything LFC with thousands of Reds! [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. For the second consecutive season, he was named UEFA Manager of the Year. . It was another short-lived appointment and on 4 January 2016, he was dismissed following a 22 draw against his former club, Valencia. 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. "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. The situation is said to be dire and Leach may have suffered seizures. Also added was England defender Glen Johnson for a 17.5million fee. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Abdoulaye Doucoure of Everton is challenged by Tomas Soucek of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 17, 2021 in Liverpool, England.
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