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On two occasions early last season, against Fulham and Lyon, the fans booed when I was subbed. "When you have so many instructions, it makes it so difficult. Arsecast Extra Episode 513 - 20.02.2023 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. If you want to stay, theres not much point, I know you like playing and youre better off going. Rafa Benitez names two 'important' Liverpool players Liverpool actually failed to find a buyer for Riera before Benitez left the club in the summer of 2010, but he was sold by successor Roy Hodgson to Olympiacos that July in a 5m deal. "I'll only leave if I go as a free agent. 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. "There were times when I would get so angry about how boring and repetitive training was that I would just lose it and shout, For f**ks sake just give us a bit of a five-a-side!. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Leaving for Celtic in January, he was not happy with how Benitez had treated him at all. "In my head it's as if I've already left. [94] Bentez agreed a two-year contract after meeting club president Aurelio De Laurentiis in London. Bentez argued he needed to rotate his small squad to ensure key players were fit for the latter stages of these knockout competitions. 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]. End of story.". [55] On 27 August 2010 in Monaco, Inter lost to Atltico Madrid in the 2010 UEFA Super Cup. I really need to play games to be prepared for the World Cup.. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Commenting on Benitez's touchline instructions, he said: "On the pitch, often I can see whats best. After leaving Liverpool in June 2010, Bentez was appointed manager of treble-winning side Inter Milan. In 2004, another La Liga league title and a UEFA Cup victory were added building on the foundation laid by Hctor Cper who had taken Valencia to two consecutive Champions League finals; in 2000 against Real Madrid, and in 2001 against Bayern Munich. [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. 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. Admittedly I never really asked the manager, but he never said anything either, never said I wasn't good enough. And after falling down the pecking order at Anfield, the Poland international was involved in a couple of controversial incidents before departing on a free transfer to Real Madrid in 2007. Re: Half time: Liverpool 0-0 Wolves. [81] Chelsea progressed to the League Cup semi-finals with a 51 win over Leeds United at Elland Road and then recorded an 80 win over Aston Villa, equalling their record top-flight victory. That's when Chelsea made an offer and the deal was done before Benitez left. [44] Bentez defended his decisions, arguing Liverpool's slow start was due to key players such as Steven Gerrard being below par.[45]. Benitez was in charge at Anfield from 2004 to 2010, winning. "It was for the Champions League quarter-final squad against Inter," Alonso said. Liverpool fans knew that 'Agent Rafa' would not be there more than a season, and so it has proven. May is a special month for. Rafa Benitez has been in England working with Sky Sports and made clear that he would like to return to the Premier League after his last job with Everton.. "I am fine and happy in . The lads could see I was fuming so all hung around to see what would happen. "Rafa is a top manager and he's proven that. Rafa Benitez promised me a certain development, but very quickly he took away that promise and it was a totally different situation. "Yet even now they are talking about signing another centre half.". He was doing his job, I get that, but it was hard. Trump was so enraged at mockery by late night host Jimmy Kimmel he tried to get him censored, report says Benitez: Cisse is sorry | Football News | Sky Sports Half time: Liverpool 0-0 Wolves - redandwhitekop.com The next couple of days were a couple of the hardest days of my life. So I asked who he was going to sign. Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds! Ill have Scott and a kid from the Academy. Liverpool's worst run in 22 years[46] combined with an exit from the Champions League at the group stages led to the first major vocal criticism of Bentez by Liverpool fans. Liverpool have announced manager Rafael Benitez has left the club by mutual consent after six years in charge. "He thinks he's in charge and everything else falls on deaf ears. Former Liverpool star Mark Gonzalez is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack, his wife has confirmed. [128][129], On 9 January 2009, Bentez delivered a controversial appraisal of certain aspects of Sir Alex Ferguson's tenure, accusing Ferguson and Manchester United of being nervous because Liverpool were at the top of the league,[130] then accused the Manchester United manager of not being punished for breaking FA rules, suggesting he was "the only manager in the league that cannot be punished for these things",[130] referring to Ferguson not being punished following an FA charge for comments he made about officials Martin Atkinson and Keith Hackett following an FA Cup tie with Portsmouth. He would later rue how Mauricio Pellegrino was brought in as his replacement. 4y Dave Usher. 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. 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. His reign at the club was a short one and he was dismissed midway through the 201011 season. I dont know how, but I managed to stop myself. Craig Bellamy joined Liverpool from Blackburn Rovers in a 6m deal in June 2006. I was in touch with Meier regularly and he told me Benitez wouldnt speak to him, but was saying Klns offer was unacceptable. But then for the first game of the new season I wasn't in the team again. Down to 9 men we go on the attack and with a Jean Makoun . 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. 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Former Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has sent the Magpies a heart-warming message on Twitter after their defeat in the Carabao cup final. If its the way I play or the way I am, fine. Some things are more important than football and I had the full support of the club. Then he said: I think its time we go our separate ways, Riise recalled in his 2018 autobiography. [79], At the FIFA Club World Cup in December 2012, Chelsea defeated Monterrey 31 to reach the final,[80] where they were beaten 10 by Brazilian side Corinthians. "I was very young and I just needed guidance. By Rafa Benitez May 24, 2020 Happy Istanbul Day! They have two daughters, Claudia, who was born in Madrid in 1999, and gata who was born in Valencia in 2002. It was funny. 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. [citation needed], In 200304 season, Valencia won La Liga with three games to spare and beat Marseille 20 in the UEFA Cup final. START DATES 2021-22 FA Community Shield [53] On 15 June 2010, Bentez was presented to the Italian media for the first time after signing a two-year deal. Such a revelation damaged Bentez's relations with the Americans, with constant rumours linking the Spaniard with a move back to Real Madrid. [54] 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. Olivia Shears and Katie Whyatt were highly commended in an historic one-two-three: it was the first time in the competition's history [] 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. But once Benitez had decided to sacrifice Alonso to bring in Barry, the writing was on the wall. He tried to destroy my confidence. Rafa Benitez believes Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium could be key to who wins their Champions League clash with Liverpool. I havent really thought about it, I said. ", "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 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. [102][103] Real Madrid remained unbeaten in the league until a 32 loss at Sevilla in the 11th matchday. 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. In the penultimate league game of the season, Chelsea won 21 away to Aston Villa, a game in which Frank Lampard set the all-time scoring record at Chelsea. I got more and more frustrated with him until transfer deadline day when I finally boiled over. He was appointed manager of Real Valladolid for the 199596 season, but was dismissed after only two wins in 23 games with the club bottom of La Liga. 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. I don't want to speak on behalf of other players at Liverpool, but people know what happened to Albert Riera and Xabi Alonso. In 1985, he signed for Segunda Divisin B club Linares and under Enrique Mateos, he served as a player/coach. [125], Everton's form declined in the following months, and after a 21 defeat to bottom-placed Norwich City at Carrow Road, Benitez was relieved of his duties on 16 January 2022 after six-and-a-half months in charge, with Everton in 15th place, six points above the relegation zone, having lost nine of their previous 13 games. "I scored 19 goals and I never played! I was really upset. I am delighted to play for Liverpool and if I was playing, I would love to stay, because it is a brilliant place to play football. bridge views - the thinking fan's chelsea blog: Terry Rafael Bentez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who most recently managed Premier League club Everton.. 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. Rafael Bentez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who most recently managed Premier League club Everton. Bentez, however, later explained this gesture: he said he had previously told Xabi Alonso to take a short free-kick. My objective is to go to the World Cup and for this I have to play. 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. When Allardyce was manager of Newcastle, he suggested Bentez would have been dismissed had Liverpool's European form been as bad as their league form. After so many years, thats something wonderful that stays in your memory forever". On 3 June 2015, Bentez was confirmed as the new Real Madrid manager, signing a three-year contract. Therefore, I'm happy to give you some advice for emulating his Liverpool 4-2-3-1 tactic. 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. But the media was not interested anymore. 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.". Plenty predicted that Benitez's name would be sung at Anfield more than Goodison and so it proved. Rafa came to sit next to me, he recalled in his 2013 autobiography. [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. [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. Liverpool finished third in the league, missing out on second place by one point. 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. Bentez was appointed as manager of Newcastle United in March 2016 in an attempt to save the club from relegation. That exchange took place just days into his Liverpool career and involved Benitez asking him to write down his misdemeanours and faults. "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.''. "I'm the king of the exiles here so, as far as I'm concerned, it's finished for me at Liverpool," he said. Bentez stands by his tactic, pointing out that teams who man-mark concede just as many, if not more, goals from set pieces. [11] These differences of opinion saw Bentez resign as Valencia coach on 1 June 2004. 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