I havent really thought about it, I said. "I was never given a chance and that hurts. [ VIDEO: PST unfiltered - EURO 2020 impressions; Sancho to Man United? ] [25] Bentez swiftly issued a statement through the club's website re-affirming his desire to remain with Liverpool for the long term. 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After everything the coach has put me through, I'm not going to give him that parting gift (of a fee). In the next game, a 00 draw against Canada, he was injured in a hard tackle. Benitez just shook his head Id got the sack, plain and simple. "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! [102][103] Real Madrid remained unbeaten in the league until a 32 loss at Sevilla in the 11th matchday. A 7th place league finish and a group stage exit in the Champions League ended Rafa Benitez's time on Merseyside. Not only was he a brilliant coach but he is a very sharp, savvy businessman. Rafa Benitez has given his verdict on Liverpool's chances of finishing in the Premier League's top four. The situation got worse afterwards. I still dont know his real reasons. Even Ali looks a shadow of himself. Vales time at Liverpool with Rafa Benitez will help a lot as DOnald adapts his system of high pressing possession football, which is enjoyed by both men. [106], On 11 March 2016, Bentez was appointed as the manager of relegation threatened Newcastle United, signing on an initial three-year deal. [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. [114], On 24 June 2019, Newcastle announced that Bentez would step down as Manager upon the expiration of his contract, and he departed the club on 30 June 2019. But once Benitez had decided to sacrifice Alonso to bring in Barry, the writing was on the wall. But an exchange with Benitez did leave the Frenchman rather bemused on his way out. It was a bit frustrating not playing Inter, but I had to be with my family at the time, he said. I dont think I ever really played more than three games in a row. And Babel has since described his relationship with his first Reds manager as weird, repeating pointing the finger of blame at Benitez for the fact he was unable to push on on Merseyside. Im not a defensive midfielder. "I have still not swallowed it. I couldn't say at the time, but I knew this was my last season at Liverpool and I wanted a special end. He returned to Italy in 2013 to coach Napoli, where he won the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana. Former Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has sent the Magpies a heart-warming message on Twitter after their defeat in the Carabao cup final. I agreed to join Chelsea before Roy Hodgson was appointed Liverpool's new manager. [115][116] Mike Ashley criticised Bentez following his departure, stating that Bentez's demands made it impossible for him to remain as manager. 20th Sep 2022, 7:39am. 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. Don't sign. Youre a big name, you can play anywhere at all. Im a flair player and do my own thing. Liverpool came from 20 down and were losing 32 in stoppage time when Steven Gerrard scored a dramatic late equalizer. He was dismissed in January 2022 after a run where Everton lost 9 out of 13 games. "I will remember Liverpool fondly as a success but not the situation I've found myself in. Usain Bolt? Also added was England defender Glen Johnson for a 17.5million fee. 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. It was never really explained to me. Rafael Bentez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who most recently managed Premier League club Everton. He also worked as a commentator/analyst for Eurosport, Marca, El Mundo and local Madrid TV. I felt so unhappy but, out of respect to the club, I never spoke out. . Connect with Liverpool fans from around the world in our official supporters group. He also confirmed that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season. We were sitting in his office, just about to sign, and he showed me a picture of me shouting at a player! I was so angry that the lads said later the aggression was pouring out of me. Rafa Benitez has praised Liverpool teenager Stefan Bajcetic ahead of tonight's Champions League first leg clash with Real Madrid. "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.". They are just choosing to spend it more cautiously. The centre-back had been first-choice under Houllier, forming a brilliant partnership alongside Sami Hyypia, and its no coincidence that Liverpools form under the Frenchman faltered when the Switzerland international endured prolonged periods on the sidelines through injury. Bentez also quickly sold Josemi and Antonio Nez, two of his first signings in English football, after they failed to establish themselves, with the likes of Peter Crouch, Mohamed Sissoko, Daniel Agger as well as former Liverpool player Robbie Fowler being brought in to strengthen the side. 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. 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. We played attacking football. 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. Upon his arrival he had two very big personnel issues to tend to. However, the second leg was cancelled and Madrid were disqualified for fielding an ineligible player. Bentez played as a midfielder for both Real Madrid Aficionados in the Tercera Divisin and Castilla CF in the Segunda Divisin. Given his past, the manager was a controversial choice. When that starts happening, you have to assume it is something personal, rather than professional. Allardyce suggested that Bentez had signalled the game was over despite Liverpool only having a two-goal lead. [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. LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United monitoring Lewandowski's future. Real later played Cdiz in the Copa del Rey round of 32, winning away 31 in the first leg. The 61-year-old also won La Liga with Valencia and has collected trophies at Inter Milan, Napoli, and Newcastle United. "I was furious with him, absolutely fuming, and in my head I could hear a devilish voice saying punch him in the face punch him in the face and hell let you go to Germany. 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. [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. [74][75] This was followed by a 00 draw at home to Fulham and a 31 loss to West Ham. He also played a further three games for the Spain Universities XI. The coach and myself were not compatible. He then left Napoli and became coach of Real Madrid in June 2015 on an initial three-year contract. 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. History repeated itself in the final as they then went on to lift the trophy after a penalty shoot-out, following a dramatic 33 draw. I was with the national side, before the World Cup, he recalled to the Times. The negotiations started. He was doing his job, I get that, but it was hard. You said youd help me. Bentez is fluent in Spanish, English, French and Italian. . I am not interested in making Rafa my enemy in the slightest, quite the opposite, but ultimately it is about playing, and if I am not, we have to talk about why not. My objective is to go to the World Cup and for this I have to play. I didnt know what to do, I didnt want to leave! YOU would have got good odds on someone called Fofana saving Graham Potter from more death threats. [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. Bentez said, "My heart is with Liverpool, so I'm delighted to sign this new deal, I love the club, the fans and the city and with a club and supporters like this, I could never say no to staying. Fifteen years after Liverpool beat AC Milan in the Champions League final, I will be sent that message a lot today. Initially, he joined Parla on loan, but eventually signed for them permanently and helped them gain promotion to Segunda Divisin B. The 36-year-old joined the. I have a normal relationship with Rafa. The long-serving Danny Murphy was one such player. Fully fit again in time for Benitezs arrival, he featured throughout pre-season and even scored in a friendly vs Celtic. The Reds moved to six points adrift of fourth place after a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United. "I'm not going to leave simply for the sake of leaving. I had great contracts on the table, and choices of managers who really wanted me and that made me feel good. The 61-year-old collapsed at his Starkville home but did not receive medical attention for between ten to 15 minutes. "Everyone asks me why I left Liverpool," he told the News of the World.. "There is only one reason - Rafa Benitez. Despite this win, Chelsea failed to progress beyond the group stage of the competition. For the second consecutive season, he was named UEFA Manager of the Year. [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. Liverpool fans were seen singing his name during the side's. In this episode we look back on the extraordinary 4-2 win over Aston Villa on Saturday. Let us know in the comments section below Albert Rieras falling out with Benitez is pretty cut and dry. According to Santiago Caizares, the squad was initially surprised but they were immediately won over by his modesty as he presented himself as quoted: "You come from the Champions League final and I come from Segunda Divisin, but humbly I think I have tools to make you improve". 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 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. Then the focus is on a remarkable last . After defeating Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus with the aid of some bold team selections by Bentez, Liverpool faced Chelsea in the semi-final. [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. The Czech Republic international had had suspicions that he wasnt part of Benitezs long-term plans, and reports at the time suggested he had threatened to walk out of the team hotel after finding out he had been benched for the 2005 League Cup final. But this season I have not played at all. [135], Bentez's preferred formation is a 4231 which he adopted during his time at Valencia and Liverpool. You said youd do everything to get a deal through. Perhaps the most obvious name on this list. He told me he needed pace up front. Leaving for Celtic in January, he was not happy with how Benitez had treated him at all. Key players missed much of the season through injury and Liverpool failed to challenge Chelsea and Arsenal for the league title, finishing fifth. [145], Bentez's father, Francisco, worked as a hotelier. [131] In his 2013 autobiography, Ferguson said that "Benitez bought badly and made the feud personal". [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. He spoke a lot to us to change the intensity." When Craig Dawson is the best defender - possibly player - over 45 minutes, it sums up our issues. Brooklyn, USA models-art.ru Joined June Brooklyn-based designer Kimberly Goldson competed in reality show 'Project Runway,' just landed in the Saks window, and is preparing to make. [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. The. 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. We discuss a first half that was below par, and the goals we conceded, as well as Bukayo Saka's brilliant equaliser. 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. "When a player knows he is a slave, he'll never give his employer his heart.. End of story.". The Frenchman spent the 2006/07 on loan at Marseille, with Cisse joining the club permanently in a 6m deal in July 2007. They have two daughters, Claudia, who was born in Madrid in 1999, and gata who was born in Valencia in 2002. But to this day I still think I should have stayed. "We have not had any talk about why it is. 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. Rafa Benitez. In 1981, Bentez joined Tercera Divisin side Parla. Liverpool were hit with budget restrictions in 2006, and then-reds boss Benitez was only given 10 million to spend on a right-midfielder. Therefore, I'm happy to give you some advice for emulating his Liverpool 4-2-3-1 tactic. The resulting coverage resulted in a show of support by fans in support of Bentez which culminated in a fans' march in support of Bentez ahead of the critical Champions League home tie with Porto, which they won 41. Liverpool FC today confirmed that Rafael Benitez is to leave the club by mutual consent. But the players he brought in werent bad, were they? 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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. Maybe I will never swallow it. The Spaniard is expected to sign his. [113], In May 2017, Newcastle won the 201617 EFL Championship and made an immediate return to the Premier League after one season in the Championship. [64], On 21 November 2012, following the dismissal of Roberto Di Matteo, Chelsea appointed Bentez as interim first-team manager until the end of the 201213 season. 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! [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. In some ways, it is a surprise that Benitez lasted this long. Only the two men would truly be able to answer whether their relationship changed after that trip to the San Siro. Footballers love seeing a bit of confrontation on the training ground! [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. '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. 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. [119] On 23 January 2021, Bentez left the club by mutual consent, citing concerns over the health and wellbeing of his family due to the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason for his departure. 8m ESPN. If your player didn't start or saw a red card, or you picked the wrong player, captain, or other, this is the place to share all your rants. Rafa Benitez fell out with a number of players during his time with Liverpool, leading to many leaving the club, Follow the latest transfer news and more with our LFC newsletter. 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. https://bit.ly/3Im9yA30:09 - Intro 0:16 - 4-2-3-1, how it transitions and roles out of possession 5:03 - In possession: Number. It was up and down but at the same time I had a great experience there. [112] On 25 May 2016, it was confirmed that Bentez would remain as manager. You can't treat a player like this and expect him to be happy. [93], On 27 May 2013, it was announced that Bentez had signed for Napoli, whose manager Walter Mazzarri had resigned. [100], Bentez announced that he would resign at the end of the 201415 season. [9], Valencia fans also were soon won over by Bentez after he introduced a more attacking style of play than his predecessor, Cper. After that I did another interview and said that I have to be my first critic. "I'm not one of these players that likes to sit around on the bench and just pick my money up. Surely I couldnt stay if I gave him a smack? "When you have so many instructions, it makes it so difficult. I need to play. [107][108] He suffered defeat in his first match in charge, losing 10 away to eventual champions Leicester City on 14 March. During the 199697 season, Bentez took charge at Osasuna in the Segunda Divisin, but after only nine games and one win, he was dismissed. He never treated me with the respect I deserved. Liverpool won't get a penny. The club began their campaign with an unimpressive 21 aggregate win over Grazer AK in the qualifying rounds and were minutes away from going out of the competition in the group stages. The striker would join West Ham United in a 7.5m deal, as Benitez went on to replace him with Fernando Torres, before later returning to Liverpool in August 2011 and enjoying a more successful stint with his boyhood club under Kenny Dalglish. [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. He won his first league game in charge, beating Southampton 31. [111] However, the team was relegated to the Championship due to rivals Sunderland claiming 12 points from their final six fixtures. If I leave the Reds, I would like to play in a team which would be at least at the same level as Liverpool in regard to playing in European competitions. Mr Benitez relinquishes his position as team manager after six years and the Board of Directors would. You'll also get the latest transfer talk and analysis every day for FREE!
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