"Stevie was unbelievable playing that 10. I looked at him. The only problem was the media, he insisted. And I would like to play there constantly.". It was another short-lived appointment and on 4 January 2016, he was dismissed following a 22 draw against his former club, Valencia. "[118], On 2 July 2019, Bentez was appointed manager of Chinese Super League side Dalian Professional (formerly Dalian Yifang), signing a two-and-a-half-year deal. "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.''. [74][75] This was followed by a 00 draw at home to Fulham and a 31 loss to West Ham. He never treated me with the respect I deserved. I've certainly never said a bad word about him as a manager, I thought he was top, Keane told The Football Show on Sky Sports last year. It was a normal Craig Bellamy picture in a newspaper! The coach and myself were not compatible. Bentez is fluent in Spanish, English, French and Italian. It was not easy, my job is not a normal job and it was not just any game, but I never regretted it. It was a permanent deal or nothing as far as he was concerned. Let us know in the comments section below Albert Rieras falling out with Benitez is pretty cut and dry. After defeating Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus with the aid of some bold team selections by Bentez, Liverpool faced Chelsea in the semi-final. Re: Half time: Liverpool 0-0 Wolves. 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. [85] He described his relationship with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich as "excellent" and expressed his desire to remain as Chelsea manager until the end of the season. I miss all that a little.". Joshua Askew -. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. By Rafa Benitez May 24, 2020 Happy Istanbul Day! 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. I understand what he was doing. On 3 June 2015, Bentez was confirmed as the new Real Madrid manager, signing a three-year contract. 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. Bentez called me and said I wasnt in his plans, so it was better for me to find a (new) club. He won a third league title with Real Madrid Youth B in 1990. "I had to be with my partner. Steven Gerrard has lifted the lid on his "frosty" relationship with former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez. He did everything so coldly, almost inhumanely, because he saw things as business. Then he told him who were coming in for me Tottenham, Charlton and Everton. "It was such a bad season for me. But dont tell me you need pace. You'll also get the latest transfer talk and analysis every day for FREE! 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. The French hit-man was booked for pulling his shirt over . He also confirmed that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season. LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United monitoring Lewandowski's future. I raised my voice. [89] This made Bentez only the second manager after Giovanni Trapattoni to have won the UEFA Cup/Europa League with two different teams, and Chelsea became the fourth club overall and first in Britain to have won all three major European trophies. 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. And when the fans wanted me to play, Benitez told me he couldn't understand why. I learnt a lot. 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.. This is the place to moan and discuss about every single thing that happened in games and with your team. Ex-Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez linked with managerial return after Everton sacking. In terms of team instructions I think you nailed it. Mr Benitez relinquishes his position as team manager after six years and the Board of Directors would. However, the current Blues boss has taken . Katie Smith, who is studying at Leeds University, was crowned as the 2017 winner of the David Welch Student Sportswriter of the Year at the Sports Journalists Association awards in London on Monday night. "You see that the team are not doing well and there are no changes. [42] Alonso was immediately replaced in the squad by Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani, signed from Roma for 17million, who was recovering from a long-term injury. Milan Baros finished Benitez's first season at Liverpool as the club's top goalscorer. Wed just lost the Champions League final. ". Considering Liverpool were working on a limited budget when Benitez first took over as manager in the summer of 2004, its inevitable that he would have to force some players out to help raise funds for his own signings. What if Pepe gets injured next week? "[91], On 19 May, in his final competitive game as Chelsea manager, Bentez managed the team to a 21 home win over Everton, ensuring a third-place finish in the Premier League and a direct spot in the following season's Champions League group stage. Liverpool paid 20m when signing Robbie Keane from Tottenham Hotspur in July 2009. I am very, very proud to be joining one of the most important clubs in the world in one of the best leagues in the world - and I want to win. "We have not had any talk about why it is. [132] In a match in April 2009 when Allardyce was manager of Blackburn, he accused Bentez of arrogance over a gesture he made when Fernando Torres scored Liverpool's second goal. His reign at the club was a short one and he was dismissed midway through the 201011 season. 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. The manager had the option to choose between Dutch. But after being sent off in a Champions League clash with Porto in September 2007 and suffering an injury against Besiktas, his fortunes turned and he fell down the pecking order after being unable to regain his place or recapture his earlier form. He was being honest and he said to me: Look, I want to bring in some of my own players, youre not going to be part of the XI and its unlikely youre going to get back in the team. He (Benitez) said it would be a good move for me, adding: Well definitely help you, well do whatever it takes to make a deal, Dudek recalled. Despite this success, Bentez fell out with Jess Garca Pitarch, the club's director of football, over control of new signings and the club's failure to reinforce the squad with the players he wanted. 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. 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. "Rafa is a top manager and he's proven that. [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. Only then will I be better than I am now. I couldn't say at the time, but I knew this was my last season at Liverpool and I wanted a special end. "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. Kimberly Goldson is getting some long overdue attention from fashion magazines for bold looks that she showed at NYFW. [100], Bentez announced that he would resign at the end of the 201415 season. [102][103] Real Madrid remained unbeaten in the league until a 32 loss at Sevilla in the 11th matchday. [93], On 27 May 2013, it was announced that Bentez had signed for Napoli, whose manager Walter Mazzarri had resigned. "On a psychological level, it was very hard because I restrained myself a lot. Leaving for Celtic in January, he was not happy with how Benitez had treated him at all. I didnt know what to do, I didnt want to leave! They are just choosing to spend it more cautiously. After that I did another interview and said that I have to be my first critic. Further injury problems saw him miss almost the entire 198586 season and he subsequently retired as a player. [58], By December 2010, Inter had slumped to sixth in Serie A, 13 points adrift of the top (although Inter played two games less), having suffered consecutive defeats against arch rivals Milan (which ended a 46 match unbeaten home record),[59] Chievo and Lazio, as well as losing at Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League, leading to speculation that Bentez's position was under threat. "When I went there (Liverpool) I was told myself and Torres (would start) and Stevie would drop into the midfield but obviously as it went on I think Rafa liked Stevie playing that no.10. [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. I was with the national side, before the World Cup, he recalled to the Times. He then left Napoli and became coach of Real Madrid in June 2015 on an initial three-year contract. 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. We discuss a first half that was below par, and the goals we conceded, as well as Bukayo Saka's brilliant equaliser. [49] The club subsequently exited the UEFA Europa League at the hands of Atltico Madrid. 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. And thats prompted us to look back at Benitezs time across Stanley Park at Anfield, and recall some of the players Liverpool sold after disagreements with their manager. 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. Rafa Benitez promised me a certain development, but very quickly he took away that promise and it was a totally different situation. But an exchange with Benitez did leave the Frenchman rather bemused on his way out. But come the start of the season he didnt get a look in. Former Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has sent the Magpies a heart-warming message on Twitter after their defeat in the Carabao cup final. Published: 20:09, 16 Jan 2022 Updated: 20:09, 16 Jan 2022 LIVERPOOL legend Jamie Carragher was quick to take to social media to make light of Rafa Benitez's sacking at Everton. Benitez did far more. What is going on with my transfer?, I will be honest with you, I am not interested in loaning you. 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". [citation needed], In 200304 season, Valencia won La Liga with three games to spare and beat Marseille 20 in the UEFA Cup final. By Will Rooney 17th Jan 2022, 2:32pm Former Everton medical chief Dan Donachie has appeared to have taken a swipe at Rafa Benitez after he was axed as manager. [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. Craig Bellamy joined Liverpool from Blackburn Rovers in a 6m deal in June 2006. 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. He did, however, meet the fitness instructor Pako Ayestarn at the club, and went on to form a partnership with him at several clubs for the next decade. Well talk in a moment, Jerzy. No, lets talk now. Trump was so enraged at mockery by late night host Jimmy Kimmel he tried to get him censored, report says It says plenty about the dysfunction at the club that days later, Benitez has gone. 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. [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. [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. [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 no-nonsense former Liverpool boss might have been criticised by former players for not being the warmest of man-managers, but in the past he has tended to get results. He also brought in both Mista from his former club and Francisco Rufete from Mlaga, with Mista going on to become top goalscorer for Valencia with 19 goals in the 200304 season. When Craig Dawson is the best defender - possibly player - over 45 minutes, it sums up our issues. Not only was he a brilliant coach but he is a very sharp, savvy businessman. Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds! The Spanish gaffer delved into some of the players. Ill have Scott and a kid from the Academy. "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. The 36-year-old was signed by Rafa Benitez in the summer of 2005 from. I am still very upset. 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. 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. "But I didn't argue with anybody. 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. After everything the coach has put me through, I'm not going to give him that parting gift (of a fee). [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. Xabi Alonsos relationship with Benitez is a curious one. Or when Bentez takes me off during a game even if I haven't used up all my energy on the pitch. I was feeling glum. Classy timing'.". [30], Liverpool made a good start to the 200708 season, topping the Premier League table for the first time under Bentez after a comprehensive 60 win over Derby County. If they come back today to buy you, they need to double their offer as this is the last day of the transfer window.. The title challenge, however, fizzled out early in the season, with Liverpool's poor form away from Anfield leading to speculation Bentez's tenure at Liverpool was short-lived, with his agent quoted as saying Bentez would consider offers to manage in Italy. Besides, people are treating me as if I don't exist any more. . A stalwart under Gerard Houllier, Murphy never really had a falling out with the Spaniard as such. Liverpool finished third in the league, missing out on second place by one point. Liverpool were hit with budget restrictions in 2006, and then-reds boss Benitez was only given 10 million to spend on a right-midfielder. 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. So (journalists) put some words in my mouth saying that the person who was responsible for me not being included in the Spain squad was Rafa. [110], Newcastle ended the season with a six match unbeaten run, including a 51 final day win over third-place Tottenham Hotspur. But to this day I still think I should have stayed. [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. ", "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? "I scored 19 goals and I never played! Gillett declared himself delighted with the manager of his new investment, as Bentez overcame his domestic difficulties to lead Liverpool to another Champions League final. 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. He could never let me do my thing. "I'll only leave if I go as a free agent. A controversial early goal in the second leg from Luis Garca saw Liverpool win 10 on aggregate and reach the final against Milan. In March 1994, he became assistant manager to Vicente del Bosque with the senior Real Madrid team before returning to coach Real Madrid B for the 199495 season. 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. [106], On 11 March 2016, Bentez was appointed as the manager of relegation threatened Newcastle United, signing on an initial three-year deal. increasingly disappointed. Signed in an 8m from Espanyol in the summer of 2008, he featured regularly in his first season with the club as Liverpool fell narrowly short in the Premier League title-race. I still dont know his real reasons. He's never sorted out a situation with a player by talking with him. Given Bellamys reputation, you can imagine these were not the only occasions when the duo failed to see eye to eye. "I have to finally tell Rafa I'm leaving because maybe he's not aware of it, he said. ", 'Pubs need to adapt' if they are going to survive the times ahead, "Although we are living during a cost-of-living crisis people still do have money. Fifteen years after Liverpool beat AC Milan in the Champions League final, I will be sent that message a lot today. But once Benitez had decided to sacrifice Alonso to bring in Barry, the writing was on the wall. It was either his way or no way. [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. A 6.7m signing from Birmingham City in the summer of 2006, he impressed during his first season with the club and was a standout performer in their 2007 Champions League final defeat to AC Milan. Hardly the sort of character you can see embracing the Spaniards totalitarian style. "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. 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. You said youd do everything to get a deal through. It means that, suddenly, you mess up with a simple pass because your mind is all over the place. After leaving Liverpool in June 2010, Bentez was appointed manager of treble-winning side Inter Milan. "As a player, you just want a bit of fun, to make training good and lively. Liverpool came from 20 down and were losing 32 in stoppage time when Steven Gerrard scored a dramatic late equalizer. Rafael Benitez predicted, in this very space, on Tuesday morning, precisely where the risk lay when it came to Liverpool v Real Madrid. [115][116] Mike Ashley criticised Bentez following his departure, stating that Bentez's demands made it impossible for him to remain as manager. [7], During the 199293 season, Bentez also worked as an assistant coach to Mariano Garca Remn at Real Madrid B.
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