Youre a big name, you can play anywhere at all. However, time heals all wounds and Cisse was a lot more positive about Benitez when speaking exclusively to the ECHO back in February this year. "It is not true that I had or have had disputes with Bentez, but I am annoyed that when I'm fit I only warm the bench, Baros said on the eve of Istanbul. But this season I have not played at all. Bentez argued he needed to rotate his small squad to ensure key players were fit for the latter stages of these knockout competitions. A week-and-a-half later and there was no progress. Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has issued an apology of behalf of Djibril Cisse following his controversial behaviour at Newcastle on Sunday.
Pako: I never betrayed Rafa Benitez at Liverpool FC 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. [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.
Rafa Benitez shares what could be key to deciding Liverpool v Real Madrid [8], Bentez subsequently quit Extremadura and took a year off from football to study in England and Italy. That's why we played better and won the title. The young Dutchman enjoyed an impressive first season at Anfield under Benitez, but would later find himself often out of favour under the Spaniard as his starting opportunities in the following years. But to this day I still think I should have stayed. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [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. 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. "I think I was right as well because I saw Pellegrino play for Liverpool and I thought, 'yes, I could have done the job he did for them, at the very least'. Topics the dayTopicsThe Best winnersInflation Relief Checks liveF1 Bahrain TVNBA scheduleChampions League schedulesNBANFLNFL ScoresNFL ScheduleLaLiga StandingsLaLiga ScoresPremier League StandingsPremier League SchedulePremier League ScoresEuropa League ScheduleEuropa League ScoresSerie ScoresPowerball numbers todayMega Millions numbers todayWBC teams schedule2023.
Ex Liverpool star suffers heart attack at age of just 36 Half time: Liverpool 0-0 Wolves - redandwhitekop.com Wed just lost the Champions League final. When that starts happening, you have to assume it is something personal, rather than professional. His reign at the club was a short one and he was dismissed midway through the 201011 season. He also confirmed that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season. The win secured a top-four Premiership finish and with it a place in the following season's Champions League.
Bentez: "At Real Madrid, it was easier for them to blame me" He did start the home leg defeat against Graz, reinstated next to Hyypia as he made his first appearance of the season in the process, but after that his final three appearances for the club all came with the kids and reserves in the League Cup. The manager ignored me when I wanted to know why. 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. Sometimes there were rows, others were just ostracised from the team, but all of them knew their Reds days were numbered after crossing paths with the Spaniard. [34], In a sign of the increasingly strained relationship between the Liverpool manager and his board, Bentez was reportedly close to quitting Liverpool in the summer of 2008 over the board's failure to back him in his bid to purchase Gareth Barry from Aston Villa. 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.". [105] At the time of his dismissal, Real were third in La Liga, four points behind leaders Atltico Madrid and two points behind arch-rivals Barcelona, the latter of whom had a game in hand. Benitez spent six years as Liverpool manager, winning the Champions League in 2005 and reaching the final of the competition in 2007. "We were going into labour, and I told Rafa that I could not go.
Rafa Bentez Tactics: Liverpool, Valencia and the 4-2-3-1 Rafa Benitez at the Run for the 96 5K in Stanley Park, Liverpool (Image: Liverpool Echo) But being a born winner is just one part of Benitez's multi-layered appeal. "No-one's shown me any respect and Rafael Bentez, since his arrival, has treated me as if I was the dumbest of the dumb. Well talk in a moment, Jerzy. No, lets talk now. 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]. Benitez came to Liverpool from the Spanish side Valencia on 16 June 2004 after the sacking of Gerard Houllier. Fully fit again in time for Benitezs arrival, he featured throughout pre-season and even scored in a friendly vs Celtic. I've got two or three possibilities already and things are starting to move behind the scenes.". "But I didn't argue with anybody. "Just before I left Liverpool last January was when they brought in Pellegrino," he told the Mail on Sunday. However, the current Blues boss has taken . I have a normal relationship with Rafa. [44] Bentez defended his decisions, arguing Liverpool's slow start was due to key players such as Steven Gerrard being below par.[45]. You didnt mean it., I cannot let you go on loan. 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. [107][108] He suffered defeat in his first match in charge, losing 10 away to eventual champions Leicester City on 14 March. 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. 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.. I was in touch with Meier regularly and he told me Benitez wouldnt speak to him, but was saying Klns offer was unacceptable. 134 appearances and 29 goals would seemingly demonstrate that. . "Honestly, Rafa was a nightmare like that. I got more and more frustrated with him until transfer deadline day when I finally boiled over. A stalwart under Gerard Houllier, Murphy never really had a falling out with the Spaniard as such. Rafael Benitez might have been sacked by Premier League club Everton, but the red half of Merseyside still remembers him fondly. The French hit-man was booked for pulling his shirt over . If you want to stay, theres not much point, I know you like playing and youre better off going. Perhaps the most obvious name on this list. Benitez defence a stern test for Liverpool's attack. The thinking fan's Chelsea blog. "I'm the king of the exiles here so, as far as I'm concerned, it's finished for me at Liverpool," he said. John Arne Riise was another player who had his future taken out of his own hands by Benitez, with the Spaniard telling the Norwegian it was time for him to move on. You said youd do everything to get a deal through. Rafa Benitez is my favourite coach in world football. 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. "Stevie was unbelievable playing that 10. 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. 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. I understand what he was doing. [109] Bentez would have to wait until 16 April for his first win in charge of The Magpies, recording a convincing 30 victory over Swansea City in the Premier League. "I would like to be here for the rest of my career, but players live to play. He then left Napoli and became coach of Real Madrid in June 2015 on an initial three-year contract. Given Benitezs reputation as one who cannot call upon humane man-management as one of his skills, it is understandable why it is believed their relationship broke down from that moment. Liverpool fans knew that 'Agent Rafa' would not be there more than a season, and so it has proven. The long-serving Danny Murphy was one such player. Murphy would sign for Charlton Atheltic in a 2.5m deal in August 2004. The more we have seen of him the more impressed we have become. Don't do or say anything. [9], Valencia fans also were soon won over by Bentez after he introduced a more attacking style of play than his predecessor, Cper.
[]419aTEJ[] - [115][116] Mike Ashley criticised Bentez following his departure, stating that Bentez's demands made it impossible for him to remain as manager. The manager had the option to choose between Dutch. [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, with Rafa, the training was so boring that youd come in and all youd want to do was slit your wrists! LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Abdoulaye Doucoure of Everton is challenged by Tomas Soucek of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 17, 2021 in Liverpool, England. Benitez did far more. And I would like to play there constantly.". But perhaps because Benitez believes in an element of. Rafa Benitez promised me a certain development, but very quickly he took away that promise and it was a totally different situation. Fifteen years after Liverpool beat AC Milan in the Champions League final, I will be sent that message a lot today. After his success with the U19s, Bentez then succeeded Garca Remn at the start of the 199394 season. He tried to destroy my confidence. Connect with Liverpool fans from around the world in our official supporters group. I remember the conversation and he was all right, to be fair. Rafael "Rafa" Bentez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish football manager who was the manager of Liverpool from 2004-2010. It was funny. [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. Enjoy it. He spoke a lot to us to change the intensity." "With Rafa, it is all about himself. He had to protect his interests, but it was hard to be on the receiving end of it., Knowing he would leave Liverpool at the end of his contract in 2007, Dudek at the time said Benitez had treated him like a slave.. Still remember seeing him pull what appeared to be a tooth out of his mouth after colliding with a goalpost. To be completely honest, I genuinely considered punching Rafa in the face. But then for the first game of the new season I wasn't in the team again. 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. [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. 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. But the media was not interested anymore. "I'll only leave if I go as a free agent. I need to play. 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. It was either his way or no way. [7], During the 199293 season, Bentez also worked as an assistant coach to Mariano Garca Remn at Real Madrid B. If they go down Ill come back to Liverpool and stay until my contract ends or you can sell me then. Subscribe to the CV Academy. 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. "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. The only problem was the media, he insisted. Allardyce suggested that Bentez had signalled the game was over despite Liverpool only having a two-goal lead. It says plenty about the dysfunction at the club that days later, Benitez has gone. Former Everton, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez is reportedly in the reckoing to take charge of Olympiacos. 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.
West Ham board's five options to replace David Moyes after Brighton Liverpools hero in Istanbul for the 2005 Champions League final, Jerzy Dudeks reward was to be relegated to the clubs back-up goalkeeper just months later following the arrival of Pepe Reina. 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. I'm a total fan of his tactical methods, and have read a lot about it. "[39] With ten wins in their last 11 games, Liverpool finished the season on a high, finishing second in the league for the first time under Bentez, four points off champions Manchester United, with Liverpool playing an attractive brand of attacking football at odds with the side that struggled through the winter months. The club had previously approached Javier Irureta, Man and Luis Aragons and had been turned down by all three. Initially, he joined Parla on loan, but eventually signed for them permanently and helped them gain promotion to Segunda Divisin B. I was so angry that the lads said later the aggression was pouring out of me. Or when Bentez takes me off during a game even if I haven't used up all my energy on the pitch. "I scored 19 goals and I never played! He left the club, and coached Tenerife in 2000, winning promotion in his only season. Bentez also quickly discarded Vladimr micer and Igor Bian, who played key roles in the European success but seemingly did not figure in Bentez's long-term plans. It was suggested that Bentez's position was now under serious threat.
Liverpool vs Everton: Rafa Benitez makes honest admission ahead of Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez leaves by mutual consent "I think he was the wrong manager at the wrong time for me. Who are you going to buy with pace?
[49] The club subsequently exited the UEFA Europa League at the hands of Atltico Madrid. It was never really explained to me. I say by myself on the plane back to England the next day. They thought I was playing well but Benitez told me he was surprised the fans booed because I was not good enough. [134] Bentez's ruthlessness can also be seen in the way he disposed of all but Gerrard and Jamie Carragher from his Champions League winning squad within four seasons, with penalty shoot-out hero Jerzy Dudek made back-up goalkeeper the very season after the European triumph. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. A 7th place league finish and a group stage exit in the Champions League ended Rafa Benitez's time on Merseyside. All of a sudden youre confused. Being told youre no longer wanted at Liverpool by Rafa that was a tough one, he told TalkSPORT. At the start of the 198687 season, he was appointed coach of Castilla B. The 36-year-old joined the. If they come back today to buy you, they need to double their offer as this is the last day of the transfer window.. In 2000, he was appointed manager of Tenerife of the Segunda Divisin and with a team that included Mista, Curro Torres and Luis Garca, he gained promotion to La Liga by finishing third in the league behind Sevilla and Real Betis. When Mourinho exited Chelsea in 2007, Bentez said, "You know my relationship with him, it is better that I do not say anything", declining to comment as Ferguson and Arsenal manager Arsne Wenger had. For some reason it was important that I reach 350 matches and an exact average of fifty per season. Were going to buy another striker, he said. They are just choosing to spend it more cautiously. Naby Keita shows 'humbled' James Maddison how Liverpool situation has changed, Jurgen Klopp will already fear worst for crunch Chelsea clash as Liverpool myth exposed, Sadio Mane AFCON call-up confirmed as Liverpool fans wait for departure decision, Pundits agree on what Diogo Jota has done at Liverpool as 70m claim made, Six days that made up Rafa Benitez's mind to dump 20m Liverpool signing, Liverpool signed final piece of jigsaw and wasted it, 'Im not James Milner' - Prison, Jeremy Kyle and how Liverpool transfer flop who fell out with Rafa Benitez nearly joined Real Madrid, San Siro falling out led to 'disastrous' Liverpool transfer that left Steven Gerrard devastated, Mason Mount sent Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain warning amid Liverpool transfer links, Liverpool continue to be linked with a move for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, Liverpool transfer news LIVE - Jude Bellingham boost, Goncalo Inacio scouted, Moises Caicedo decision. 20th Sep 2022, 7:39am.
Rafael Benitez's 08-09 Liverpool | FM Base [25] Bentez swiftly issued a statement through the club's website re-affirming his desire to remain with Liverpool for the long term. ", "Sammy Lee back as Liverpool assistant coach", "Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez and chief exec Rick Parry call a truce", "Never Walk Alone? I don't want to speak on behalf of other players at Liverpool, but people know what happened to Albert Riera and Xabi Alonso. An unused substitute for the 2007 Champions League final, he was informed by Benitez on the flight home that he had no future with the club. [23], Bentez's signings helped the club's Premiership form improve considerably. For a player to really be at his best you have to give him a certain confidence, but I did not feel appreciated by some people at Liverpool, he told the Mirror. The Reds moved to six points adrift of fourth place after a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United. I had really to become an adult very quick and adapt. It was the club's 10th Premier League defeat of the season - and their ninth in their last 12 league matches - to leave . YOU would have got good odds on someone called Fofana saving Graham Potter from more death threats. It was as if the fans' reaction worked against me. By Will Rooney. I dont think I ever really played more than three games in a row. Then the focus is on a remarkable last . [86] Results continued to be mixed, and at one point Chelsea found themselves 16 points behind league leaders Manchester United, having been just four behind when Bentez was appointed. 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. Milan Baros finished Benitezs first season at Liverpool as the clubs top goalscorer. The Spanish gaffer delved into some of the players. An unused substitute in the Spaniards first two games against Grazer AK and Tottenham Hotspur, he rarely made a matchday squad appearance after. I would go when everything was fine, catch a plane and show up there. Liverpool host Real on Tuesday night in the first leg of their. It was just a case of his manager no longer wanting him in his squad, with the defender going on to sign for Roma in 4m deal. In January 2008, Riise would score an own goal against Luton Town in the FA Cup after failing to defend a cross coming in from the right. It means that, suddenly, you mess up with a simple pass because your mind is all over the place. But while the striker disputed such claims, he did twice voice his grievances with some of his managers decisions to the press over the course of the season, prior to being sold to the Villans in a 6.5m deal. But come the start of the season he didnt get a look in. 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.
How does Liverpool fans remember Daniel Agger? : r/LiverpoolFC Despite their best efforts, the Toon were beaten by six minutes worth of Manchester United attack. ", "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? Bentez played as a midfielder for both Real Madrid Aficionados in the Tercera Divisin and Castilla CF in the Segunda Divisin. He returned to Italy in 2013 to coach Napoli, where he won the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana. [29], Bentez's spending was, eventually, significant, breaking Liverpool's transfer record when signing Spanish striker Fernando Torres from Atltico Madrid as well as signing Ryan Babel, Yossi Benayoun, Lucas Leiva and Andriy Voronin.
Mauricio Pochettino 'SACKED by PSG after agreeing to terminate contract I had to make a decision and decided to be with my family. I learnt a lot. Making 52 appearances in 2006/07, that dropped to 25 in 2007/08 while he was frozen out in 2008/09 altogether, featuring just four times and making only two Premier League starts before being sent on loan to Portsmouth. Real Madrid B were then playing in the Segunda Divisin and on 4 September 1993, he made his debut as a Segunda Divisin manager with a 31 over Hrcules. Liverpool paid 20m when signing Robbie Keane from Tottenham Hotspur in July 2009. I looked at him. [100], Bentez announced that he would resign at the end of the 201415 season. "Pollard � 419aTEJ continues to recover from a knee injury sustained late last year and Roach is still trying to get over a shoulder injury that forced him to return home from the tour of India without playing and required surgery."West Indies won the last edition of the tournament in 2012 after beating hosts Sri Lanka in the final in Colombo. The euphoria of lifting the European Cup 15 years ago today is a feeling Rafael Benitez will never forget. Bentez, however, later explained this gesture: he said he had previously told Xabi Alonso to take a short free-kick. I felt so unhappy but, out of respect to the club, I never spoke out. Also added was England defender Glen Johnson for a 17.5million fee.
Former backroom stalwart who left Everton under Rafa Benitez seemingly "Liverpool remains the place where I have suffered the most as a footballer, above all during the last season. So I hadnt expected this. After leaving Valencia, Benitez moved to English club Liverpool of the Premier League, guiding the club to victory in the UEFA Champions League in 2005. Liverpool fans will surely be fascinated to hear Rafa Benitez reminisce about his time in charge of the Reds on the club's official podcast. Yes, I would have if I were not present at the delivery. becky ending explained. Starting the 3-2 AET second leg defeat a week later, it would prove to be his final appearance for the club as Benitez called him into his office to tell him he would be sold and wouldnt be involved for the remaining games of the season. Given his past, the manager was a controversial choice. From the latest transfers and match reports to training ground gossip and the running of the game, bridgeviews.co.uk offers a different perspective. His dialogue with the players is practically nil. 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.
An act of treason to some fans but what Rafa Benitez gave Liverpool On the winning goal scored by Branislav Ivanovi, Juan Mata said, "Rafa told us we had to aim to the far post, because it was Artur's weakest place. [121] Before signing the contract, he was a subject to threats from a group of Everton supporters who opposed his appointment and who left a banner near his home, reading "We know where you live. [120], Bentez was appointed manager of Premier League club Everton on a three-year contract on 30 June 2021, replacing Carlo Ancelotti who left to join Real Madrid. I was feeling glum. What if Pepe gets injured next week? The 61-year-old also won La Liga with Valencia and has collected trophies at Inter Milan, Napoli, and Newcastle United. [24][140], Bentez is a firm believer in squad rotation and zonal marking. The players and the people at the top of the club knew how I felt.
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