Liverpool finished the calendar year top of the Premier League for the first time since 1996. 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 . I've got two or three possibilities already and things are starting to move behind the scenes.". We discuss a first half that was below par, and the goals we conceded, as well as Bukayo Saka's brilliant equaliser. [19], In a classic final, dubbed the Miracle of Istanbul, Liverpool came from 30 down at half time to level the score at 33 in the space of just six minutes, eventually triumphing 32 on penalties with the assistance of goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek. But it was Liverpool Football Club. Rafael Bentez - Wikipedia [40], Prior to Bentez's final season at Liverpool, Xabi Alonso, one of the key members of Bentez's squad, was sold to Real Madrid following a lengthy pursuit in a deal reportedly worth 30million. Benitez spent six years as Liverpool manager, winning the Champions League in 2005 and reaching the final of the competition in 2007. 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. Xabi Alonsos relationship with Benitez is a curious one. "I'll only leave if I go as a free agent. The thinking fan's Chelsea blog. In the next game, a 00 draw against Canada, he was injured in a hard tackle. See you on Wednesday.. In November 2012, he was appointed interim manager of Chelsea for the remainder of the season and he won the 2013 Europa League. Other semi final Wolves V Southampton. Ex-Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez linked with managerial return after Everton sacking. To be completely honest, I genuinely considered punching Rafa in the face. [57] His first league win as manager came on 11 September 2010, a 21 win against Udinese at the San Siro. 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. Admittedly I never really asked the manager, but he never said anything either, never said I wasn't good enough. It was up and down but at the same time I had a great experience there. "We have not had any talk about why it is. Released at the end of his contract, he signed for Real Zaragoza in the summer of 2009 on a free transfer and has repeatedly slammed Benitez in the years that have followed. You already know the story, of course. rafa benitez heart attack liverpool - brainnovation.be Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez leaves by mutual consent Rafael "Rafa" Bentez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish football manager who was the manager of Liverpool from 2004-2010. If they come back today to buy you, they need to double their offer as this is the last day of the transfer window.. Gary Neville uses Man United tactics to slam Rafa Benitez's Liverpool [104] Meanwhile, Real topped their UEFA Champions League group with 16 points. Yet despite his exit, Riise does hold Benitez in the highest of regards. I hated him at the time, but Ive lost that now. He also won the FA Cup in 2006 and reached the 2007 Champions League Final, but was unable to win the Premier League, with Liverpool's best league performance under Bentez a second-place finish in 200809. The season also saw Bentez make his debut in the Champions League, where his side reached the quarter-finals, losing to Inter Milan. 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. Bentez played as a midfielder for both Real Madrid Aficionados in the Tercera Divisin and Castilla CF in the Segunda Divisin. I knew he wasnt the man for me, but because it was Liverpool I just had to sign.. On 21 August 2010, Bentez won his first trophy as manager, the Italian Super Cup, after they defeated Roma 31. [13] On his arrival he stated: "It is like a dream to be here. He won a third league title with Real Madrid Youth B in 1990. [102][103] Real Madrid remained unbeaten in the league until a 32 loss at Sevilla in the 11th matchday. "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.". This view was later supported by Sir Alex Ferguson. "I will remember Liverpool fondly as a success but not the situation I've found myself in. "Youve got two sets of instructions in your mind and youre left wondering what to do. Geplaatst op 3 juli 2022 door "Honestly, Rafa was a nightmare like that. 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. [44] Bentez defended his decisions, arguing Liverpool's slow start was due to key players such as Steven Gerrard being below par.[45]. [139] Bentez often plays key players in unorthodox positions to suit a formation notably converting both Steven Gerrard (in the 200506 season) and Dirk Kuyt into right-wingers. Bentez still appeared to be at odds with Liverpool's owners, publicly turning down a contract extension and demanding more control over transfers. Benitez picked up 13 points from his nine Premier League matches in charge on Everton's own turf - the same amount of points as Lampard has picked up. His final match was a 42 defeat to Lazio, who took the final place in the Champions League at Napoli's expense.[101]. "Stevie was unbelievable playing that 10. You said youd do everything to get a deal through. Sean Dyche has eight blunt questions to answer as Everton pay the price 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. Craig Bellamy joined Liverpool from Blackburn Rovers in a 6m deal in June 2006. 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! [16], During his first season, Bentez was unable to improve Liverpool's form in the Premiership. 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. Classy timing'.". Olivia Shears and Katie Whyatt were highly commended in an historic one-two-three: it was the first time in the competition's history [] "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. Mauricio Pochettino 'SACKED by PSG after agreeing to terminate contract' just months after Ligue 1 triumph,MAURICIO POCHETTINO has reportedly been sacked by Paris Saint-Germain after he reached a severance agreement with the club. That exchange took place just days into his Liverpool career and involved Benitez asking him to write down his misdemeanours and faults. Mr Benitez relinquishes his position as team manager after six years and the Board of Directors would. 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. Allardyce suggested that Bentez had signalled the game was over despite Liverpool only having a two-goal lead. The former Reds captain says in his new autobiography that tactically the Spaniard was . "I'm not one of these players that likes to sit around on the bench and just pick my money up. Now in charge at Everton, Lucas Digne could be the latest player to not get a second chance with Benitez after the France international defender found himself dropped in recent weeks following a reported falling out between the pair. Despite the lack of silverware, the main talking points were off the pitch, with Bentez in the middle of a power struggle with the Liverpool board. I have no problem talking to people. Despite this success, Bentez fell out with Jess Garca Pitarch, the club's director of football, over control of new signings and the club's failure to reinforce the squad with the players he wanted. 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. "I think he was the wrong manager at the wrong time for me. After his success with the U19s, Bentez then succeeded Garca Remn at the start of the 199394 season. He tried to destroy my confidence. [citation needed], However, Liverpool's poor results in the New Year led to a sharper focus on Bentez, who had missed Liverpool's draw at Arsenal in December due to an operation to remove kidney stones. But perhaps because Benitez believes in an element of. May is a special month for. 4-2-3-1 Everton Predicted Lineup Vs Watford- The 4th Official [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. I had great contracts on the table, and choices of managers who really wanted me and that made me feel good. It was the club's 10th Premier League defeat of the season - and their ninth in their last 12 league matches - to leave . Keep up to date with the latest breaking news, transfer gossip and everything LFC with thousands of Reds! Riera would later blame the media for the breakdown in his relationship with Benitez when speaking to Anfield HQ in 2016. It was such a special, important moment that I took the decision that I needed to be there, Alonso explained. bridge views - the thinking fan's chelsea blog: Terry "Once you reached that euphoria that satisfaction and happiness, you enjoy the moment and see everything around you, all the red with so many people with so much passion. It was suggested that Bentez's position was now under serious threat. [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. Again, it was another case of Benitez controversially deciding a players time at Liverpool were up, with reputation and price-tag making no difference to his decision. [25] Bentez swiftly issued a statement through the club's website re-affirming his desire to remain with Liverpool for the long term. However, the second leg was cancelled and Madrid were disqualified for fielding an ineligible player. Not only was he a brilliant coach but he is a very sharp, savvy businessman. . He could never let me do my thing. The players and the people at the top of the club knew how I felt. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Liverpool host Real on Tuesday night in the first leg of their. [58], By December 2010, Inter had slumped to sixth in Serie A, 13 points adrift of the top (although Inter played two games less), having suffered consecutive defeats against arch rivals Milan (which ended a 46 match unbeaten home record),[59] Chievo and Lazio, as well as losing at Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League, leading to speculation that Bentez's position was under threat. Don't sign. In 1985, he signed for Segunda Divisin B club Linares and under Enrique Mateos, he served as a player/coach. Ill have Scott and a kid from the Academy. I could not risk waiting to see if Benitez kept his job. 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. I spent six months with Liverpool hardly getting a game. 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. I just tried to put the ball there and Ivanovic did the rest. In 1993, the team completed a double when they also won the national under-19 league. They thought I was playing well but Benitez told me he was surprised the fans booed because I was not good enough. "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. Only then will I be better than I am now. [62][63] On 23 December 2010, just five days after bringing Inter to the triumph, Bentez was dismissed by Inter. But, with Rafa, the training was so boring that youd come in and all youd want to do was slit your wrists! It means that, suddenly, you mess up with a simple pass because your mind is all over the place. But I want Liverpool fans to know the truth and for them to know I made up my mind to leave a long time ago because of Benitez. Former Everton, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez is reportedly in the reckoing to take charge of Olympiacos. 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. 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. The lads could see I was fuming so all hung around to see what would happen. "I would like to be here for the rest of my career, but players live to play. Rafael Bentez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who most recently managed Premier League club Everton. 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. On each occasion I had accepted the challenge and emerged victorious from it. But the media was not interested anymore. He moved away from Real Madrid in 1995, but management spells at Real . 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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.. The Reds moved to six points adrift of fourth place after a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United. [90] Defender David Luiz credited Bentez with making critical changes at half time, saying, "He changed some of our positions in the second half. Milan Baros finished Benitezs first season at Liverpool as the clubs top goalscorer. I wasnt in the mood. ago. 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[3][4][5], In 1979, Bentez was selected to play for the Spain Youth U-19s at the World Student Games in Mexico City and he scored a penalty in the opening game, a 100 win against Cuba. [citation needed], In 200304 season, Valencia won La Liga with three games to spare and beat Marseille 20 in the UEFA Cup final. [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. It was another short-lived appointment and on 4 January 2016, he was dismissed following a 22 draw against his former club, Valencia. He said he understood and liked my desire to be playing so negotiations with Kln continued. Former Liverpool Manager Rafa Benitez Reveals Two Transfers That You can't treat a player like this and expect him to be happy.
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