So I hadnt expected this. That exchange took place just days into his Liverpool career and involved Benitez asking him to write down his misdemeanours and faults. I don't want to speak on behalf of other players at Liverpool, but people know what happened to Albert Riera and Xabi Alonso. 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. But the media was not interested anymore. [25] Bentez swiftly issued a statement through the club's website re-affirming his desire to remain with Liverpool for the long term. His mother is Rosario Maudes. [7], During the 199293 season, Bentez also worked as an assistant coach to Mariano Garca Remn at Real Madrid B. 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Some things are more important than football and I had the full support of the club. Liverpool fans knew that 'Agent Rafa' would not be there more than a season, and so it has proven. He smiled at me from behind his desk. I say by myself on the plane back to England the next day. "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. So I asked who he was going to sign. Liverpool FC today confirmed that Rafael Benitez is to leave the club by mutual consent. "I'm the king of the exiles here so, as far as I'm concerned, it's finished for me at Liverpool," he said. Just tell me. Fully fit again in time for Benitezs arrival, he featured throughout pre-season and even scored in a friendly vs Celtic. Rafa Benitez believes Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium could be key to who wins their Champions League clash with Liverpool. Upon his arrival he had two very big personnel issues to tend to. 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. Re: Half time: Liverpool 0-0 Wolves. [35] Bentez had reportedly intended to sell Xabi Alonso to fund the purchase of Barry, but Liverpool CEO Rick Parry was reported to have prioritised signing Robbie Keane over Barry, causing tension when Barry did not arrive. Im not James Milner, who keeps it simple. 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. The manager had the option to choose between Dutch. [10], However, the following 200203 season was a disappointing one; the club failed to follow up on their title success, finishing 18 points behind champions Real Madrid, and missed out on the top four by a single point. Malcolm Macdonald in a rare Newcastle United attack during the ill-fated FA Cup final against Liverpool on May 4, 1974 . [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. Meanwhile in an interview with the Independent, he said: He (Benitez) promised me certain things at this time to help me develop which I thought was the same as Ajax but at a different pace. Benitez came to Liverpool from the Spanish side Valencia on 16 June 2004 after the sacking of Gerard Houllier. [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. 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 was really upset. It means that, suddenly, you mess up with a simple pass because your mind is all over the place. 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. Let us know in the comments section below Albert Rieras falling out with Benitez is pretty cut and dry. He said he understood and liked my desire to be playing so negotiations with Kln continued. [102][103] Real Madrid remained unbeaten in the league until a 32 loss at Sevilla in the 11th matchday. I have some offers. Starting the following season strongly, his manager even called for him to be given an England call-up. I meet him from time to time like at Pepe Reinas wedding, or some family parties.. When I scored, I still expected to be out of the team the next game. [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. They are just choosing to spend it more cautiously. I thought: 'No matter how the manager is treating me, I'm showing the fans the club is in my heart.' It was up and down but at the same time I had a great experience there. 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. Youve got some instructions and tactics in your mind and yet hes shouting even more at you. I was in touch with Meier regularly and he told me Benitez wouldnt speak to him, but was saying Klns offer was unacceptable. "I think he was the wrong manager at the wrong time for me. [144], Bentez instigated a host of backroom changes at the end of the 200809 season to improve the club's youth development, including the appointment of club legend Kenny Dalglish in a senior role at the academy. I could not risk waiting to see if Benitez kept his job. Take part in our Liverpool FC 'Keep or Sell' survey: While Murphy was moved on straight away, it was a different story for Stephane Henchoz. '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. He said: I dont want to see this'. "I keep a fantastic memory of England, even if I still hold a grudge on the coach," he told L'Equipe Magazine. The fans could see what it meant to me. [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. [22], Dudek's heroics in the final were not enough for him to stay as first-choice keeper, as newly signed Pepe Reina replaced him in from the start of the 200506 season. "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. By the way, we won 0-1 with a goal from Torres.. It was suggested that Bentez's position was now under serious threat. He didnt know I spent my whole childhood dreaming of playing for Liverpool, he didnt know I had all those memories and feelings. Surely I couldnt stay if I gave him a smack? It says plenty about the dysfunction at the club that days later, Benitez has gone. [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. [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. Scott played in the cups. If its the way I play or the way I am, fine. I need to play. [148][149], Rafael Bentez married Maria Montserrat[150][151][152] in 1998. Who are you going to buy with pace? He knows what he wants and how to get it. That's why we played better and won the title. On 3 June 2015, Bentez was confirmed as the new Real Madrid manager, signing a three-year contract. Usain Bolt? [49] The club subsequently exited the UEFA Europa League at the hands of Atltico Madrid. [8], Bentez subsequently quit Extremadura and took a year off from football to study in England and Italy. I learnt a lot. Rafa came to sit next to me, he recalled in his 2013 autobiography. 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. He won a third league title with Real Madrid Youth B in 1990. [82] They subsequently lost 10 at home to 20th-placed Queens Park Rangers[83] in the Premier League and were knocked out of the League Cup semi-finals by underdogs Swansea City 20 on aggregate. Therefore, I'm happy to give you some advice for emulating his Liverpool 4-2-3-1 tactic. 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. It was a privilege for me to play for such a great club in front of great fans. He left the club in June 2019 and the following month was appointed manager of Chinese Super League club Dalian Professional. [98][99] They lost 42 on aggregate to Athletic Bilbao in the qualifying stages, thus entering the Europa League. Imagine the pressure Id be under if that happened, Why should I care?
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