Rafa Benitez aims SAVAGE dig at Jamie Carragher as he jokingly reveals how much the Liverpool legend would cost today - leaving Gary Neville and the Stick to Football panel in stitches
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafa Benitez aims SAVAGE dig at Jamie Carragher as he jokingly reveals how much the Liverpool legend would cost today - leaving Gary Neville and the Stick to Football panel in stitches

Daily Mail  

Rafa Benitez aimed a savage dig at Jamie Carragher by jokingly revealing how much the Liverpool legend would cost in today's inflated transfer market. Benitez, who took charge at Anfield over a six-year spell and memorably won the Champions League in 2005, was the latest guest on the Stick to Football podcast by Sky Bet, joining Carragher, Gary Neville, Ian Wright, Jill Scott and Roy Keane. Rafa Benitez aimed a savage dig at Jamie Carragher as he joked about his modern day value Carragher and the rest of the Stick to Football panel burst into laughter after the jibe 'So Chelsea has spent £300million in the last two years - in the last year before and the year that we were there. Benitez coached Carragher during his six-year stint at Liverpool between 2004 and 2010 The Reds won the Champions League in Istanbul in 2005 with Benitez at the helm Everyone on the panel - including the butt of the punchline - burst into laughter with Neville particularly tickled by the brutal comment.

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Gary Neville names the one Liverpool star Arne Slot can't afford to lose to injury as Sky Sports pundit makes Rodri comparison
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gary Neville names the one Liverpool star Arne Slot can't afford to lose to injury as Sky Sports pundit makes Rodri comparison

Daily Mail  

Gary Neville has revealed the one player that Liverpool cannot afford to lose to injury after running riot against Spurs on Sunday evening. ‘Liverpool are clearly the best team in the Premier League at this moment in time,’ Neville said on his Sky Sports podcast after the clash. Gary Neville claimed Liverpool are 'clearly the best team' in the league …

‘£20m For Carragher:’ Rafael Benitez’s Hilarious Take On Liverpool Legend’s Transfer Value
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘£20m For Carragher:’ Rafael Benitez’s Hilarious Take On Liverpool Legend’s Transfer Value

News 18  

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez took a hilarious dig at former England defender Jamie Carragher. Benitez hilariously revealed how much the Liverpool legend would cost in the modern-day transfer market. During his stint as Liverpool manager, Benitez saw the Reds script an epic Champions League comeback against AC Milan in Istanbul back in 2005. £180m for Gerrard and £20m for …

Jamie Carragher warns Liverpool their transfer business 'doesn't look good' after Martin Zubimendi joined a LIST of midfielders to reject big-money moves to Anfield
7 months ago

Jamie Carragher warns Liverpool their transfer business 'doesn't look good' after Martin Zubimendi joined a LIST of midfielders to reject big-money moves to Anfield

Daily Mail  

Get breaking Premier League news straight to your phone on Mail Sport's new WhatsApp channel The 46-year-old recalls the Reds' difficulties to sign a No 6 in the past three years Jamie Carragher has warned Liverpool that not signing Martin Zubimendi, is not the best look for the club, after the player turned down the opportunity to join the Anfield …

SIMON JORDAN: How a £20m signing could change everything at Man United - and why are Gary Neville's knickers in such a twist?
1 year ago

SIMON JORDAN: How a £20m signing could change everything at Man United - and why are Gary Neville's knickers in such a twist?

Daily Mail  

As a former football club owner, the idea of paying up to £20million in compensation for a sporting director is not a particularly palatable one but in the modern game, it seems like a fair price. A £20m signing could change everything for Manchester United behind the scenes Dan Ashworth could save Man United a lot more money than they …

IAN LADYMAN: As Celtic crash and burn in Europe again, I don't understand what Brendan Rodgers is doing there
1 year, 4 months ago

IAN LADYMAN: As Celtic crash and burn in Europe again, I don't understand what Brendan Rodgers is doing there

Daily Mail  

Brendan Rodgers will turn 51 in January. Celtic were thrashed 6-0 by Atletico Madrid, and have taken just one point in Europe this term Brendan Rodgers returned to the club in the summer but there has been no improvement in Europe Mail Sport columnist Ian Ladyman does not understand why Rodgers went back to Celtic Your browser does not support …

Rafa Benitez on where Liverpool vs. Real Madrid will be won and lost
2 years, 1 month ago

Rafa Benitez on where Liverpool vs. Real Madrid will be won and lost

Daily Mail  

Liverpool last faced Real Madrid just nine months ago when the Spanish giants claimed their ninth Champions League/European Cup with a 1-0 victory in Paris. While Real Madrid head to Anfield knowing they have not been defeated by the English side since 2009, when Rafa Benitez was in charge. Real Madrid prevailed when these two sides last met - in …

Gary Neville and Jamie Redknapp have a furious bust-up live on-air discussing Manchester United loss
2 years, 7 months ago

Gary Neville and Jamie Redknapp have a furious bust-up live on-air discussing Manchester United loss

Daily Mail  

Gary Neville and Jamie Redknapp were involved in an astonishing post-match bust-up live on-air following Manchester United's sensational hammering at Brentford. Jamie Redknapp and Gary Neville had a furious war of words after Manchester United's shock performance in their 4-0 defeat by Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium The two former Premier League stars were joined as part of a …

Rafa Benitez: 'My Liverpool CANNOT be compared to Jurgen Klopp, he signs £40m players for the BENCH'
2 years, 10 months ago

Rafa Benitez: 'My Liverpool CANNOT be compared to Jurgen Klopp, he signs £40m players for the BENCH'

Daily Mail  

Rafael Benitez has played down comparisons between his Liverpool side and Jurgen Klopp's because of their greater spending power, and opened up on life at Everton. The Spaniard, who spent six years at Liverpool from 2004-2010, claimed his transfer budget was only £20million, whereas current boss Klopp can sign £40m players for the bench. Rafa Benitez has said his Liverpool …

Rafa Benitez says Everton promised him 'massive project' but he only had £2m to spend
2 years, 10 months ago

Rafa Benitez says Everton promised him 'massive project' but he only had £2m to spend

Daily Mail  

Rafa Benitez believed he was signing up for a 'massive project' at Everton before discovering he only had £2million to spend on new players - but the Spaniard has no bitterness towards the club that fired him after just six months. Rafael Benitez was sacked by Everton after just six months in the job following a dreadful run The team's …

Rafa Benitez interview: ‘Everton still have the potential to be great, but we didn’t have the money’
2 years, 10 months ago

Rafa Benitez interview: ‘Everton still have the potential to be great, but we didn’t have the money’

New York Times  

It will come as a surprise to precisely nobody that Rafa Benitez is looking for a way back in. “The thing I am doing now is analysing goal kicks,” Rafa says, and I can’t help but smile in response. “I also had friends telling me the majority of Everton fans will say, ‘OK — maybe it’s not ideal, but he’s …

Steven Gerrard admits he was shocked Rafa Benitez joined Everton last summer
3 years, 1 month ago

Steven Gerrard admits he was shocked Rafa Benitez joined Everton last summer

Daily Mail  

Steven Gerrard takes on old foes Everton today insisting he could never follow Rafael Benitez by crossing the divide between the bitter Mersey rivals. Instead Gerrard’s Aston Villa will meet a team managed by Duncan Ferguson, but Gerrard remains baffled that Benitez – who won four trophies in six years as Anfield boss – had opted to join Everton at …

Rafa Benitez issues apology to Everton fans following Goodison Park sacking
3 years, 2 months ago

Rafa Benitez issues apology to Everton fans following Goodison Park sacking

Daily Mail  

Rafa Benitez has blamed Everton's slide towards the relegation zone on the club's 'financial situation' and bad luck with injuries this season after being sacked on Sunday afternoon. Roberto Martinez has emerged as a frontrunner to replace Rafa Benitez at Everton, six years after the Belgium manager was sacked at Goodison Park. Benitez claims that the 'financial situation' and 'injuries' …

DOMINIC KING: Rafa Benitez carries the can but this is Everton owner Farhad Moshiri's mess
3 years, 2 months ago

DOMINIC KING: Rafa Benitez carries the can but this is Everton owner Farhad Moshiri's mess

Daily Mail  

Facts is a word that will be forever be associated with Rafa Benitez and the facts of this miserable situation show why this sorry chapter has closed. Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has invested huge sums in Everton but is seeing no reward Everton's demise accelerated under Benitez but the experienced boss isn't fully to blame Season at a glance Live …

Everton sacks manager Rafa Benitez
3 years, 2 months ago

Everton sacks manager Rafa Benitez

The Hindu  

Everton sacked manager Rafa Benitez on Sunday following its 2-1 defeat at Norwich City which left the Merseyside club six points above the Premier League relegation zone in 15th place. READ: The pressure began to mount on Benitez after a 4-1 humbling by his former club at the start of December as Everton suffered its heaviest home Merseyside derby league …

Premier League: Everton Sack Manager Rafa Benitez
3 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Everton Sack Manager Rafa Benitez

News 18  

Everton sacked manager Rafa Benitez on Sunday following a 2-1 defeat at Norwich City which left the Merseyside club six points above the Premier League relegation zone in 15th place. “An update on a permanent replacement will be made in due course.” The pressure began to mount on Benitez after a 4-1 humbling by his former club at the start …

Everton SACK Rafa Benitez after Toffees' embarrassing defeat by Norwich City
3 years, 2 months ago

Everton SACK Rafa Benitez after Toffees' embarrassing defeat by Norwich City

Daily Mail  

Everton have sacked Rafa Benitez after the Toffees' embarrassing 2-1 defeat at Norwich City proved the final nail in the coffin for the Liverpool legend. Under-fire Rafa Benitez has been sacked after Everton called an emergency board meeting The Toffees were consigned to their ninth defeat in 13 league games at Norwich on Saturday Everton's hierarchy held an emergency meeting …

EVERTON FAN VIEW: Rafael Benitez is a one-man wrecking ball and he's destroying my club
3 years, 2 months ago

EVERTON FAN VIEW: Rafael Benitez is a one-man wrecking ball and he's destroying my club

Daily Mail  

Rafael Benitez’s job has become untenable. His record is now the worst of any of the club’s managers since David Moyes left. He is a one-man wrecking ball destroying my club. Everton manager Rafael Benitez is set to be sacked following crunch talks with Farad Moshiri Fans held a banner in the away end at Carrow Road with the words …

The blame at Everton goes far deeper than Rafael Benitez
3 years, 2 months ago

The blame at Everton goes far deeper than Rafael Benitez

The Independent  

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Everton MUST be looking to sack Rafa Benitez, says Ray Parlour
3 years, 2 months ago

Everton MUST be looking to sack Rafa Benitez, says Ray Parlour

Daily Mail  

Everton will be weiging up whether to sack under-fire boss Rafa Benitez, according to Ray Parlour, as pressure continues to grow on the Spaniard. Everton must be looking to sack Rafa Benitez after a poor start to the season, says Ray Parlour The former Arsenal star said fans will be worried about the future after a poor run of results …

Everton FC: Clock ticking for Rafa Benitez as Marcel Brands’ exit puts spotlight on manager
3 years, 3 months ago

Everton FC: Clock ticking for Rafa Benitez as Marcel Brands’ exit puts spotlight on manager

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Yesterday’s departure of Marcel Brands, Goodison’s director of football, puts the spotlight …

Everton owner Farhad Moshiri insists Rafa Benitez will NOT be sacked
3 years, 3 months ago

Everton owner Farhad Moshiri insists Rafa Benitez will NOT be sacked

Daily Mail  

Farhad Moshiri has pledged to give Rafa Benitez time to transform Everton’s fortunes and steer them away from the crisis that threatens to engulf Goodison Park. Everton owner Farhad Moshiri insists Rafa Benitez will not be sacked despite their poor form Moshiri, who will attend Monday's now pivotal visit of Arsenal, says Benitez is going nowhere Moshiri was absent for …

Rafael Benitez faces daunting Merseyside derby with dread of humiliation to high-flying Liverpool
3 years, 3 months ago

Rafael Benitez faces daunting Merseyside derby with dread of humiliation to high-flying Liverpool

The Independent  

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Liverpool vs Everton: Rafa Benitez urges Everton fans to back struggling team in Merseyside derby
3 years, 3 months ago

Liverpool vs Everton: Rafa Benitez urges Everton fans to back struggling team in Merseyside derby

The Hindu  

Everton manager Rafa Benitez has issued a rallying cry to the ailing Premier League side's supporters, urging them to get behind the team when it hosts rival Liverpool in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday. Everton's players were jeered following Sunday's 1-0 defeat at promoted Brentford, but Benitez said he did not expect a negative atmosphere in what will be the …

Mentality more critical than price tag in bid to beef up Everton: Benitez
3 years, 4 months ago

Mentality more critical than price tag in bid to beef up Everton: Benitez

The Hindu  

Everton does not have enough money to sign top quality reinforcements in January and will have to depend on bargain buys with the right mentality to be a fit at the Merseyside club, manager Rafa Benitez has said. The club managed to offload high-earning Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez but, without enough to spend, Benitez said loan options could be a …

Rafa Benitez ensures Everton refuse to panic but caution remains despite bright start
3 years, 6 months ago

Rafa Benitez ensures Everton refuse to panic but caution remains despite bright start

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. After four games, Rafa Benitez’s team are one of a quartet of …

Jamie Carragher says Rafa Benitez understands Everton supporters better than previous managers
3 years, 6 months ago

Jamie Carragher says Rafa Benitez understands Everton supporters better than previous managers

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher has praised Everton manager Rafa Benitez's understanding of what it means to be Toffees boss after his side continued their good start to the season with victory against Burnley. And Carragher believes Rafa Benitez has really got a good appreciation of what his side's supporters want, despite being heavily criticised upon being appointed Toffees manager this season following …

Jamie Carragher tips Liverpool and Arsenal target Yves Bissouma to go 'for top dollar' this summer
3 years, 11 months ago

Jamie Carragher tips Liverpool and Arsenal target Yves Bissouma to go 'for top dollar' this summer

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher expects Liverpool and Arsenal target Yves Bissouma to leave Brighton for 'top dollar' this summer after insisting that he looked 'head and shoulders above everyone else' in the goalless draw with Everton. Jamie Carragher said Yves Bissouma was 'best player on the pitch by a mile' in Everton draw Sky Sports pundit Carragher has been hugely impressed by …

Premier League transfers, deadline day: Liverpool fills injury-hit defence
4 years, 1 month ago

Premier League transfers, deadline day: Liverpool fills injury-hit defence

The Hindu  

Liverpool attempted to address its injury crisis in central defence on Monday by signing an unheralded player from England’s second division and another from the worst defence in Germany’s Bundesliga on the final day of the January transfer window. “He lives in that area and I’m sure financially it would have been quite rewarding for him as well, so disappointed …

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher pick SIX Liverpool players in their MNF team of the year
4 years, 2 months ago

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher pick SIX Liverpool players in their MNF team of the year

Daily Mail  

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher included six of Liverpool's Premier League-winning squad in their Monday Night Football team of 2020 on Sky Sports. Liverpool dominated Monday Night Football's team of the year with six inclusions in the squad Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville had little argument over who to include in their team Conor Coady was included after a great …

Rafa Benitez opens up on his rivalry with Jose Mourinho, life in China and returning to England
4 years, 6 months ago

Rafa Benitez opens up on his rivalry with Jose Mourinho, life in China and returning to England

Daily Mail  

One thing is perfectly clear, even from the other side of the world. Rafa Benitez believes that Chelsea have to deliver after their spending in this transfer window Chelsea manager Roman Abramovich has sanctioned the signings of a host of star players There is now a significant amount of pressure on Chelsea boss Frank Lampard to succeed ‘The rivalry with …

Rafa Benitez backs former club Liverpool to end 30-year wait for league title this season
5 years, 3 months ago

Rafa Benitez backs former club Liverpool to end 30-year wait for league title this season

Daily Mail  

Rafa Benitez believes his former club Liverpool will finally end their 30-year wait for a league title at the end of this season. The 18-time champions of England have not lifted the league title since 1990, but the Spaniard believes their drought will come to an end in 2020. Rafa Benitez has backed Liverpool to end their long wait for …

Jamie Carragher does not think Liverpool can win title off Manchester City
5 years, 7 months ago

Jamie Carragher does not think Liverpool can win title off Manchester City

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher thinks Liverpool's lack of reinforcements mean it will be difficult to dethrone Manchester City this season. Jamie Carragher spoke to Kelly Cates about Liverpool's lack of transfers 'Jurgen Klopp asked what is success, it's to win the league. Virgil van Dijk and Co have not been bolstered by any big name signings this summer 'I think it's a …

Rafa Benitez takes another swipe at Newcastle owner Mike Ashley
5 years, 8 months ago

Rafa Benitez takes another swipe at Newcastle owner Mike Ashley

Daily Mail  

Rafa Benitez has taken yet another swipe at Newcastle owner Mike Ashley in his first blog post since taking over at Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang. Rafa Benitez has taken yet another swipe at Newcastle owner Mike Ashley in his latest blog Benitez's troubled spell at Newcastle saw a lack of communication with owner Mike Ashley He wrote: ‘I’ve …

Ashley failed to match Benitez's ambition after he asked for double budget and £100K contracts
5 years, 8 months ago

Ashley failed to match Benitez's ambition after he asked for double budget and £100K contracts

Daily Mail  

Rafa Benitez joked in January that you did not have to venture far down Newcastle United's list of transfer targets before you found players with one arm or one leg. After realising he was getting nowhere with owner Mike Ashley, Rafa Benitez has walked Come the end, the relationship had eroded beyond repair and club officials were even struggling to …

Premier League: Rafael Benitez to leave Newcastle United after failing to reach agreement over extension of contract
5 years, 8 months ago

Premier League: Rafael Benitez to leave Newcastle United after failing to reach agreement over extension of contract

Firstpost  

Despite failing to keep Newcastle in the top flight shortly after taking over, Benitez earned hero status on Tyneside as he led Newcastle back to the Premier League London: Rafael Benitez will leave Newcastle United after three years as manager when his contract expires next week, the Premier League club confirmed on Monday. “It is with disappointment that we announce …

Rafa Benitez poised to leave Newcastle with contract set to expire
5 years, 8 months ago

Rafa Benitez poised to leave Newcastle with contract set to expire

Daily Mail  

Rafa Benitez's three-year reign at Newcastle will draw to a close this week when his contract runs out next weekend, with no sign of any rapprochement between owner Mike Ashley and his manager. Rafa Benitez's spell as Newcastle boss is poised to come to an end with his contract almost up At present the Newcastle manager has a lucrative offer …

Rafa Benitez 'has one hand on the exit door' at Newcastle with £12m-a-year China move on offer
5 years, 8 months ago

Rafa Benitez 'has one hand on the exit door' at Newcastle with £12m-a-year China move on offer

Daily Mail  

Rafa Benitez has reached the end of his tether at Newcastle United and has one hand already pressed against the exit door, according to reports. The Spaniard's rocky relationship with owner Mike Ashley has failed to improve, and Benitez is now seriously considering a lucrative offer on the table from Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang. The club are one …

Fulham 0-4 Newcastle United: Relegated Cottagers thrashed on final day
5 years, 10 months ago

Fulham 0-4 Newcastle United: Relegated Cottagers thrashed on final day

Daily Mail  

They were already well served from a booze cruise down the River Thames, but the Toon Army were drunk on love for Rafa Benitez come the end of a match which could yet prove his last as Newcastle boss. Newcastle won at Craven Cottage on the final day of the Premier League season as Fulham left the division with a …

Pep Guardiola doesn't expect title rivals to receive any favours
5 years, 10 months ago

Pep Guardiola doesn't expect title rivals to receive any favours

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola is adamant Liverpool will be afforded no favours this weekend as two of their former managers become entangled in the title race. Rafa Benitez's Newcastle host Liverpool on Saturday night, while Brendan Rodgers takes Leicester to Manchester City on Monday. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola doesn't expect either title rival to be afforded any favours during what will …

You can hang your hat on Rafa Benitez trying to beat Liverpool
5 years, 10 months ago

You can hang your hat on Rafa Benitez trying to beat Liverpool

Daily Mail  

Reds fans who believe he would be party to collusion can't think much of him We live in a world of conspiracy theorists. There is no intrinsic benefit for Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez in Liverpool winning the league Manchester City fans fear it, Liverpool supporters delight in it. There are no old pals' acts on the football field, which is …

Newcastle United transfer news: Rafa Benitez told he will have money to spend but must change transfer policy
5 years, 11 months ago

Newcastle United transfer news: Rafa Benitez told he will have money to spend but must change transfer policy

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We would prefer for conversations between Rafa and the club to remain …

Benitez's Istanbul speech inspires comeback for Newcastle vs Everton
6 years ago

Benitez's Istanbul speech inspires comeback for Newcastle vs Everton

Daily Mail  

He is not prone to episodes of indulgence, so when Rafa Benitez reveals he invoked the spirit of Istanbul to inspire Newcastle's comeback here, you take note. Rafa Benitez invoked the spirit of Istanbul to inspire Newcastle's comeback against Everton In Istanbul in 2005, Benitez's Liverpool recovered from 3-0 down at the break against AC Milan to win the Champions …

Rafa Benitez: Newcastle United manager threatens to leave after latest transfer fiasco
6 years, 1 month ago

Rafa Benitez: Newcastle United manager threatens to leave after latest transfer fiasco

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Newcastle manager’s contract at St James’ Park ends this summer and …

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez determined to juggle FA Cup run and Premier League survival bid
6 years, 1 month ago

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez determined to juggle FA Cup run and Premier League survival bid

Daily Mail  

The Magpies are 17th in the Premier League, two points above relegation zone Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has promised to be as bold as he dares as he targets a place in the FA Cup fifth round and Premier League survival. For a club which has won the FA Cup on six occasions, but not since 1955, it is a …

Rafa Benitez reveals he had big money offers to walk out on Newcastle
6 years, 2 months ago

Rafa Benitez reveals he had big money offers to walk out on Newcastle

Daily Mail  

Rafa Benitez says he could have walked out on Newcastle for big-money offers elsewhere and admits that staying is a risk to his reputation. Rafa Benitez has revealed that he could have walked out on Newcastle for lucrative offers 'This club was an opportunity to be in the top 10,' he said when asked why he has not already quit. …

Rafa Benitez bans himself from talking about moves
6 years, 2 months ago

Rafa Benitez bans himself from talking about moves

Daily Mail  

Rafa Benitez has banned himself from talking about transfers and will instead wait for Newcastle's hierarchy to deliver the players he wants. Rafa Benitez, on the training ground on Friday, has banned himself from talking about transfers Newcastle manager Benitez says Jonjo Shelvey will not be leaving the club next month Jacob Murphy smiles for the camera during Newcastle's training …

Klopp is fortunate because I had to sell before I could buy players at Liverpool, claims Benitez
6 years, 2 months ago

Klopp is fortunate because I had to sell before I could buy players at Liverpool, claims Benitez

Daily Mail  

Rafa Benitez believes Jurgen Klopp has a big advantage over him as Liverpool boss because he does not have to sell to buy. Benitez, though, says Klopp is better armed than he was to win the Premier League given the financial backing which has seen him spend £250million in this calendar year alone. Rafa Benitez won the Champions League but …

How Rafa Benitez schooled Steven Gerrard in winning European fixtures
6 years, 7 months ago

How Rafa Benitez schooled Steven Gerrard in winning European fixtures

Daily Mail  

Steven Gerrard was lectured in the art of the European victory during a six-year period of his Liverpool career. It is clear Gerrard is using lessons learned under the Spanish tactician and Champions League winner to form the template for his bid to reach the Europa League group stages at the first attempt as manager of Rangers. Steven Gerrard was …

Rafa Benitez voices his concerns over Newcastle's lack of ambition in the transfer market
6 years, 7 months ago

Rafa Benitez voices his concerns over Newcastle's lack of ambition in the transfer market

Daily Mail  

Rafael Benitez has expressed disquiet over Newcastle's transfer activity, admitting he is unhappy that the club are 'looking to just survive every year'. Rafa Benitez has expressed disquiet over Newcastle's transfer activity this summer 'I have a lot of confidence in this group of players but they know we have to do something if we want to improve the competition …

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