"As a player, you just want a bit of fun, to make training good and lively. In 1993, the team completed a double when they also won the national under-19 league. I am still very upset. It was as if the fans' reaction worked against me. However, as the labour dragged on, the Reds boss had a decision to make as he went ahead without the midfielder and ultimately snubbed Alonsos offer to fly out on the day of the game. But to this day I still think I should have stayed. It was suggested that Bentez's position was now under serious threat. Geplaatst op 3 juli 2022 door Real later played Cdiz in the Copa del Rey round of 32, winning away 31 in the first leg. Rafa didnt mince his words. 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. . 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. Joshua Askew -. "There were times when I would get so angry about how boring and repetitive training was that I would just lose it and shout, For f**ks sake just give us a bit of a five-a-side!. [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. It was another short-lived appointment and on 4 January 2016, he was dismissed following a 22 draw against his former club, Valencia. Benitez did far more. . Imagine the pressure Id be under if that happened, Why should I care? A "sell to buy" policy enforced by the ownership due to increasing debt, combined with Alonso's departure, prompted discontent amongst considerable sections of the club's fanbase who believed Bentez was not being backed sufficiently in the transfer market. Bentez made a number of suggestions during Mourinho's tenure as manager that Roman Abramovich's money had bought Chelsea's success, and the pair refused to shake hands after some matches (although Mourinho declared the feud to be over after a league game in 2006). increasingly disappointed. He knows what he wants and how to get it. The next couple of days were a couple of the hardest days of my life. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) GAMEWEEK 7 - DISCUSSION, RANT & INFO THREAD. His mother is Rosario Maudes. 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. 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. Looking back, I do appreciate honesty from managers. [62][63] On 23 December 2010, just five days after bringing Inter to the triumph, Bentez was dismissed by Inter. Bentez still appeared to be at odds with Liverpool's owners, publicly turning down a contract extension and demanding more control over transfers. This was followed by a 40 home loss in the first Clsico of the season against Barcelona. The manager had the option to choose between Dutch. The thinking fan's Chelsea blog. I just tried to put the ball there and Ivanovic did the rest. The more we have seen of him the more impressed we have become. Liverpool came from 20 down and were losing 32 in stoppage time when Steven Gerrard scored a dramatic late equalizer. Its like telling (Lionel) Messi you need technique. See you on Wednesday.. It was a permanent deal or nothing as far as he was concerned. In 2002, these tactics saw Bentez lead Valencia to their first La Liga title in 31 years, winning it by a seven-point margin over second-placed Deportivo La Corua. Babel would remain a Liverpool player for another half a season after Benitezs exit, playing under his immediate successor Roy Hodgson before being sold by Kenny Dalglish to Hoffenheim in an 8m deal in January 2011. At first, I thought maybe he was going actually coming to justify his decision to leave me out. Mauricio Pochettino 'SACKED by PSG after agreeing to terminate contract' just months after Ligue 1 triumph,MAURICIO POCHETTINO has reportedly been sacked by Paris Saint-Germain after he reached a severance agreement with the club. Only then will I be better than I am now. [57] His first league win as manager came on 11 September 2010, a 21 win against Udinese at the San Siro. I should have known better by then. "I'm not going to leave simply for the sake of leaving. Benitez just shook his head Id got the sack, plain and simple. "With Rafa, it is all about himself. I played all of last year, and sometimes if I did not play so well in one game, I would still play the next week. He never treated me with the respect I deserved. Therefore, I'm happy to give you some advice for emulating his Liverpool 4-2-3-1 tactic. A controversial early goal in the second leg from Luis Garca saw Liverpool win 10 on aggregate and reach the final against Milan. Bentez, however, later explained this gesture: he said he had previously told Xabi Alonso to take a short free-kick. [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. on July 16, 2010. 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. 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Another altercation between Bellamy and Benitez would take place in the Spaniards office after the Welshman was fined for taking a penalty against Birmingham City when Robbie Fowler had been the designated taker. I spent six months with Liverpool hardly getting a game. They have two daughters, Claudia, who was born in Madrid in 1999, and gata who was born in Valencia in 2002. 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But from the start I felt basically left out, by myself, no help and that was of course very difficult for a 20 year old. He won the Spain Under 19s Cup in 1991 and 1993, defeating Barcelona in both finals. If they go down Ill come back to Liverpool and stay until my contract ends or you can sell me then. [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. Initially, he joined Parla on loan, but eventually signed for them permanently and helped them gain promotion to Segunda Divisin B. [53] On 15 June 2010, Bentez was presented to the Italian media for the first time after signing a two-year deal. 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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. It was no surprise that the Spaniard had quickly decided to move the striker on, and the Wales international would later reveal his problems with his manager started on day one. Ill have Scott and a kid from the Academy. [15] He was unable, however, to convince Michael Owen to extend his contract; he was subsequently sold to Real Madrid. Further injury problems saw him miss almost the entire 198586 season and he subsequently retired as a player. 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. Liverpool transfer news, rumours, gossip and speculation including updates on Roberto Firmino, Manuel Locatelli, Naby Keita and Mason Mount. '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. I repeat, if they come back in today they must pay double., I felt he was treating me unfairly, but thats how Rafa operated. The left-backs standards had arguably slipped in his final two seasons with Liverpool as he fought with Fabio Aurelio for a starting role with only the Brazilians injury record ensuring he didnt retain the position permanently. We played attacking football. "I have to finally tell Rafa I'm leaving because maybe he's not aware of it, he said. I have a normal relationship with Rafa. Take it easy. The previous season when we finished second in the Premier League, I was happy with my performance in the final months but I was not sure if the manager thought I was a good player,. The negotiations started. His dialogue with the players is practically nil. 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. "And maybe, after 10 days training with him, well, that's when I started asking questions. 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. If they come back today to buy you, they need to double their offer as this is the last day of the transfer window.. [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. [61] Buoyed by the Club World Cup victory, he told the European champions to back him with new signings or consider whether they wanted to keep him as coach, despite the side having won the treble only a few months earlier. Footballers love seeing a bit of confrontation on the training ground! Liverpool fans knew that 'Agent Rafa' would not be there more than a season, and so it has proven. But it was Liverpool Football Club. 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. "I'm the king of the exiles here so, as far as I'm concerned, it's finished for me at Liverpool," he said. I was with the national side, before the World Cup, he recalled to the Times. "Youve got two sets of instructions in your mind and youre left wondering what to do. [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. 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. I dont think I ever really played more than three games in a row. [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. [citation needed], Bentez was unable to win any trophies as Liverpool's domestic campaign falter in the winter months including a shock FA Cup exit at home to Barnsley, with his side losing to Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals. 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. Missing a match, however big, for the birth of your first child is perfectly understandable, with it appearing the only disagreement between the two came from Benitez declining Alonsos suggestion to later link up with the squad. [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. [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. 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Liverpool FC today confirmed that Rafael Benitez is to leave the club by mutual consent. 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. Key players missed much of the season through injury and Liverpool failed to challenge Chelsea and Arsenal for the league title, finishing fifth. The former Reds captain says in his new autobiography that tactically the Spaniard was . 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. 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. I agreed to join Chelsea before Roy Hodgson was appointed Liverpool's new manager. I was feeling glum. 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. He left the club in June 2019 and the following month was appointed manager of Chinese Super League club Dalian Professional. End of story.". He spoke a lot to us to change the intensity." "I have still not swallowed it. 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. By Rafa Benitez May 24, 2020 Happy Istanbul Day! Project Runway Season 9 Finalist, Fashion Designer: famous for my pants! [12], On 16 June 2004, Bentez was appointed manager of Liverpool, replacing Grard Houllier, becoming the first Spaniard to manage in the Premier League. Re: Half time: Liverpool 0-0 Wolves. I hated him at the time, but Ive lost that now. Pennant simply wrote "GIRLS" in capital letters - and it was downhill for him from there. "Once you reached that euphoria that satisfaction and happiness, you enjoy the moment and see everything around you, all the red with so many people with so much passion. I had really to become an adult very quick and adapt. But come the start of the season he didnt get a look in. My objective is to go to the World Cup and for this I have to play. Rafael Benitez's last interview as Everton boss. [ VIDEO: PST unfiltered - EURO 2020 impressions; Sancho to Man United? ] Thank you for your three years of service, now you can call your agent to do a deal with another club.' 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. Then the focus is on a remarkable last . Hardly the sort of character you can see embracing the Spaniards totalitarian style. And after falling down the pecking order at Anfield, the Poland international was involved in a couple of controversial incidents before departing on a free transfer to Real Madrid in 2007. If pushed, you would have guessed the man responsible for scoring the Blues' first goal at home for nearly two months was David Datro Fofana, the Ivorian forward signed during January's trolley dash. 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. I could not risk waiting to see if Benitez kept his job. Despite this win, Chelsea failed to progress beyond the group stage of the competition. [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 just sat there, half in shock. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. However, an 87th-minute goal by Steven Gerrard defeated Olympiacos 31 and saw the club progress to the last 16 on head-to-head difference. A 7th place league finish and a group stage exit in the Champions League ended Rafa Benitez's time on Merseyside. - Heart stops when I see the draw for the semi finals of the league and we drew Cardiff. The club said they understood why I was unhappy and promised they'd let me leave in the summer if an offer came while Benitez was manager. Fully fit again in time for Benitezs arrival, he featured throughout pre-season and even scored in a friendly vs Celtic. At half-time of the Champions League final, Benitez's Reds were 3-0 . Take part in our Liverpool FC 'Keep or Sell' survey: While Murphy was moved on straight away, it was a different story for Stephane Henchoz. [90] Defender David Luiz credited Bentez with making critical changes at half time, saying, "He changed some of our positions in the second half. 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. Rafael Benitez might have been sacked by Premier League club Everton, but the red half of Merseyside still remembers him fondly. [93], On 27 May 2013, it was announced that Bentez had signed for Napoli, whose manager Walter Mazzarri had resigned. He didnt know I spent my whole childhood dreaming of playing for Liverpool, he didnt know I had all those memories and feelings. [21] In doing so, Bentez became only the third manager in history (after Bob Paisley and Jos Mourinho) to win the UEFA Cup and UEFA Champions League in successive seasons, and the second Liverpool manager (after Joe Fagan) ever to win the UEFA Champions League/European Cup in his first season in charge. The man management was down to his staff. Or when Bentez takes me off during a game even if I haven't used up all my energy on the pitch. [126] With his sacking, Benitez became the fifth Everton manager to lose his job in the previous six years. 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. Rafa Benitez's team lost 1-0 on both occasions to a Spurs XI each time . "[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. [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. Yes, I would have if I were not present at the delivery. 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. After he ignored me for a long time, he needed me for Europe when Ryan Babel was suspended. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. "Apart from that, I loved everything at Liverpool - the players, the people, the fans, everything was great. This is a player who had spent time in prison and played in the Premier League wearing an electronic tag after all. 20th Sep 2022, 7:39am. I told Benitez I would go if he wanted, but he told me I was important and he would give me a new contract, which I signed. "I believe in these situations it is better to talk about it and try to fix it, or at least make sure everyone knows where they stand. Even Ali looks a shadow of himself. [131] In his 2013 autobiography, Ferguson said that "Benitez bought badly and made the feud personal". [citation needed], However, Liverpool's poor results in the New Year led to a sharper focus on Bentez, who had missed Liverpool's draw at Arsenal in December due to an operation to remove kidney stones. "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.". Goals from Casemiro and a deflection from Marcus Rashford put the Red Devils 2-0 up at half-time . I have some offers. He was unable to avoid relegation, but earned promotion back to the Premier League the following year, winning the Championship. What if Pepe gets injured next week? The euphoria of lifting the European Cup 15 years ago today is a feeling Rafael Benitez will never forget. But once Benitez had decided to sacrifice Alonso to bring in Barry, the writing was on the wall. If you want to go and speak to other clubs, thats fine'. I hadnt got on. [35] Bentez had reportedly intended to sell Xabi Alonso to fund the purchase of Barry, but Liverpool CEO Rick Parry was reported to have prioritised signing Robbie Keane over Barry, causing tension when Barry did not arrive. In the penultimate league game of the season, Chelsea won 21 away to Aston Villa, a game in which Frank Lampard set the all-time scoring record at Chelsea. Bentez also gave new life to existing Liverpool players, transforming Jamie Carragher from a utility player to one of Europe's top centre backs alongside Sami Hyypi. [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 tried to plead with him a little bit, and he repeated the fact that my time was done, really, in his own way. "But then as we went on he left me totally on my own and only judged me for the things I didnt do right instead of telling me how to solve or improve the things I had to improve. Yet he scored just one Premier League goal in the second half of the season and was sold to Aston Villa in the summer of 2005, starting his final game for the Reds as they famously beat AC Milan to win the Champions League. [135], Bentez's preferred formation is a 4231 which he adopted during his time at Valencia and Liverpool. [25] Bentez swiftly issued a statement through the club's website re-affirming his desire to remain with Liverpool for the long term. You can't treat a player like this and expect him to be happy. The lads could see I was fuming so all hung around to see what would happen. I would be against myself if I made such a decision. I felt he was waiting for me to make a mistake so he could use it against me. After so many years, thats something wonderful that stays in your memory forever". I thought: 'No matter how the manager is treating me, I'm showing the fans the club is in my heart.' He said: I dont want to see this'. "I had to be with my partner. Bajcetic has been one of the few positives for the Reds throughout a disappointing season and looks set for the biggest game of his career tonight. I certainly had no complaints about that. [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. I felt so unhappy but, out of respect to the club, I never spoke out.

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