I want to know.. The situation got worse afterwards. bridge views - the thinking fan's chelsea blog: Terry "You see that the team are not doing well and there are no changes. You said youd help me. Carragher leads Liverpool fans mocking Everton over 'agent' Rafa Bentez was appointed coach of Valencia and won La Liga in the 200102 season. He knows what he wants and how to get it. [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. I should have stayed a bit longer and trusted myself, I should have. He started to get up to go but I told him to wait for a second. Commenting on Benitez's touchline instructions, he said: "On the pitch, often I can see whats best. Not only was he a brilliant coach but he is a very sharp, savvy businessman. 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. Yet he scored just one Premier League goal in the second half of the season and was sold to Aston Villa in. Rafa Benitez is my favourite coach in world football. At half-time of the Champions League final, Benitez's Reds were 3-0 . Luis Diaz in, Iwobi out; What would Everton look like if Brands found [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. Fully fit again in time for Benitezs arrival, he featured throughout pre-season and even scored in a friendly vs Celtic. Yet he would return to Spurs just seven months later, and at an 8m loss, having quickly fallen out of favour under Benitez. 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 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. [38], Nevertheless, on 18 March 2009, shortly after registering a 40 victory over Real Madrid and 41 victory over Manchester United, Bentez signed a new five-year deal with the club. An unused substitute in the Spaniards first two games against Grazer AK and Tottenham Hotspur, he rarely made a matchday squad appearance after. Some things are more important than football and I had the full support of the club. 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. [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. He told me he needed pace up front. He left the club in June 2019 and the following month was appointed manager of Chinese Super League club Dalian Professional. [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. increasingly disappointed. [36] Striker Keane was later re-sold back to Tottenham Hotspur in the January transfer window, with some analysts claiming he was a "pawn in a power struggle" between Bentez and the club's owners. This is nonsense and it is a fabrication that I wanted to leave the stadium. [145], Bentez's father, Francisco, worked as a hotelier. Pennant simply wrote "GIRLS" in capital letters - and it was downhill for him from there. Rafael Benitez's last interview as Everton boss. By Rafa Benitez May 24, 2020 Happy Istanbul Day! 20th Sep 2022, 7:39am. Liverpool finished the calendar year top of the Premier League for the first time since 1996. They stopped me from being free. It was a bit frustrating not playing Inter, but I had to be with my family at the time, he said. Rafael Bentez: 'When I see Ancelotti, we don't talk about Istanbul much' If you want to stay, theres not much point, I know you like playing and youre better off going. Rafa Benitez spent six years at Liverpool before a shorter stint as Everton manager (PA) Rafa Benitez has admitted that he has split loyalties ahead of the Merseyside derby, refusing to. "Liverpool remains the place where I have suffered the most as a footballer, above all during the last season. Surely I couldnt stay if I gave him a smack? Having just witnessed arguably the most stunning comeback in the competition's history, when Rafa Benitez's unfancied side had fought back from 3-0 down to a world-class AC Milan outfit to win on . "Everyone asks me why I left Liverpool," he told the News of the World.. "There is only one reason - Rafa Benitez. Rafa Benitez promised me a certain development, but very quickly he took away that promise and it was a totally different situation. 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. All of a sudden youre confused. I said: 'You need me now and I will always do my best. I scored against Atletico Madrid in the Europa League semi-final. Scott played in the cups. I wasnt in the mood. At first, I thought maybe he was going actually coming to justify his decision to leave me out. - Heart stops when I see the draw for the semi finals of the league and we drew Cardiff. Rafael Benitez: Sacked manager did not realise magnitude of - BBC He left the club by mutual consent in January 2021 before taking over as manager at Everton in June. [25] Bentez swiftly issued a statement through the club's website re-affirming his desire to remain with Liverpool for the long term. "I think he was the wrong manager at the wrong time for me. Benitez famously led Liverpool to the 2004-05 Champions League crown, and has twice won the UEFA Cup (Valencia, Chelsea). "The fans don't know" - Rafa Benitez claims Liverpool refused to The euphoria of lifting the European Cup 15 years ago today is a feeling Rafael Benitez will never forget. You listen to his former team-mates and all say the Spaniards relationship with his compatriot completely broke down during his final season at Liverpool, before putting in a transfer request and leaving for Real Madrid in a 30m deal in the summer of 2009. "When a player knows he is a slave, he'll never give his employer his heart.. . [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. "I would like to be here for the rest of my career, but players live to play. '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. The 36-year-old joined the. He smiled at me from behind his desk. After that I did another interview and said that I have to be my first critic. In 2004, another La Liga league title and a UEFA Cup victory were added building on the foundation laid by Hctor Cper who had taken Valencia to two consecutive Champions League finals; in 2000 against Real Madrid, and in 2001 against Bayern Munich. Frankly, I am proud of that. 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). [144], Bentez instigated a host of backroom changes at the end of the 200809 season to improve the club's youth development, including the appointment of club legend Kenny Dalglish in a senior role at the academy. Craig Bellamy joined Liverpool from Blackburn Rovers in a 6m deal in June 2006. [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. "I'm not going to leave simply for the sake of leaving. In some ways, it is a surprise that Benitez lasted this long. "I had to be with my partner. I meet him from time to time like at Pepe Reinas wedding, or some family parties.. 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 played all of last year, and sometimes if I did not play so well in one game, I would still play the next week. The Frenchman spent the 2006/07 on loan at Marseille, with Cisse joining the club permanently in a 6m deal in July 2007. 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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. 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. Further injury problems saw him miss almost the entire 198586 season and he subsequently retired as a player. When Craig Dawson is the best defender - possibly player - over 45 minutes, it sums up our issues. Im not James Milner, who keeps it simple. [147][146] Francisco died in December 2005 while Bentez was in Japan for the FIFA Club World Championship. The injury saw him sidelined for a year and hampered his chances of becoming a major player. On two occasions early last season, against Fulham and Lyon, the fans booed when I was subbed. Now in charge at Everton, Lucas Digne could be the latest player to not get a second chance with Benitez after the France international defender found himself dropped in recent weeks following a reported falling out between the pair. He also won the FA Cup in 2006 and reached the 2007 Champions League Final, but was unable to win the Premier League, with Liverpool's best league performance under Bentez a second-place finish in 200809. I'm a total fan of his tactical methods, and have read a lot about it. Perhaps the most obvious name on this list. Rafael Benitez might have been sacked by Premier League club Everton, but the red half of Merseyside still remembers him fondly. Other semi final Wolves V Southampton. Bentez: "At Real Madrid, it was easier for them to blame me" This is the place to moan and discuss about every single thing that happened in games and with your team. John Barnes is more worried about Manchester United coming to Liverpool on Sunday than he has been in recent times. "And maybe, after 10 days training with him, well, that's when I started asking questions. [55] On 27 August 2010 in Monaco, Inter lost to Atltico Madrid in the 2010 UEFA Super Cup. I havent really thought about it, I said. He then left Napoli and became coach of Real Madrid in June 2015 on an initial three-year contract. 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. He never treated me with the respect I deserved. [24], Following Bentez's great early success, the English media were predicting Liverpool would challenge Chelsea for the 200607 Premier League title after Bentez addressed Liverpool's perceived weaknesses in the transfer window, a belief reaffirmed after his side won the Community Shield with a 21 victory over Chelsea. Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has issued an apology of behalf of Djibril Cisse following his controversial behaviour at Newcastle on Sunday. Despite heavy criticism from the English press[141] Bentez persisted with the reward of a Champions League and FA Cup triumph in his first two seasons. [97] Napoli finished third in Serie A in 201314 to qualify for the next season's Champions League. "[122] Benitez is only the second person to manage both Liverpool and Everton, since William Edward Barclay in 1890s. Rafa Benitez: Everybody remembers Istanbul but tactics against Juve While at Real, Bentez also gained his coaching certificate in 1989 and in the summer of 1990 taught at a football camp at the University of California in Davis, California. I thought: 'No matter how the manager is treating me, I'm showing the fans the club is in my heart.' But it was Liverpool Football Club. [92] Benitez didn't take part in the lap of honour after the match, but many fans showed their appreciation for his efforts during the season, a notable contrast to the hostile reception he received before. [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. This view was later supported by Sir Alex Ferguson. You already know the story, of course. Former Liverpool and Inter Milan boss Rafael Benitez believes the Nerazzurri should be worried about the Reds' attack ahead of their Champions League clash on Wednesday. The. [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. Bentez was appointed as manager of Newcastle United in March 2016 in an attempt to save the club from relegation. He said: I dont want to see this'. The manager understood my decision., Meanwhile, Benitez told his player: "When he is born, you call me and we decide. He didnt know I spent my whole childhood dreaming of playing for Liverpool, he didnt know I had all those memories and feelings. 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. Ex-Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez linked with managerial return after Everton sacking. [62][63] On 23 December 2010, just five days after bringing Inter to the triumph, Bentez was dismissed by Inter. "I just thought, 'am I so bad that they want me to leave and they want him?'. By Will Rooney. Cisse admitted, after joining Marseille on loan, that he did hold a grudge against Benitez for forcing him out. Rafa Benitez sends message after Newcastle are beaten in EFL Cup final Besides, people are treating me as if I don't exist any more. It was funny. 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. With all info about the gameweek - lineups, bonus, and . Then the consequences of doing so flashed through my mind. 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. Re: Half time: Liverpool 0-0 Wolves. I was sure he wanted me to attack him in the press during the season so he could turn the fans against me, so I kept quiet. Rafael Benitez: Police investigate reports of banner threatening ex "Rafa is a top manager and he's proven that. Former Liverpool star suffers heart-attack at 36 - 90min 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". Just tell me. An infamous attack on Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson in the media led some pundits and opposition supporters to suggest Bentez was "cracking up" under the pressure of a title bid. I just sat there, half in shock. "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. 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. And I would like to play there constantly.". During the 199697 season, Bentez took charge at Osasuna in the Segunda Divisin, but after only nine games and one win, he was dismissed. That exchange took place just days into his Liverpool career and involved Benitez asking him to write down his misdemeanours and faults. becky ending explained. Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez becomes new Everton manager - ESPN.com Its like telling (Lionel) Messi you need technique. So I asked who he was going to sign. As a right winger/midfielder, Steven Gerrard had the most productive seasons trophy-wise, claiming a Champions League title, and an FA Cup. [69][70][71] He appointed Boudewijn Zenden as his new assistant manager at Chelsea on the same day. They have two daughters, Claudia, who was born in Madrid in 1999, and gata who was born in Valencia in 2002. 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. There's some speculation about what might have been said at half-time to spark a much better second half - collectively, and from certain individuals. 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 knew I had to get away from Benitez. Liverpool fans were seen singing his name during the side's. Bentez's tactics were credited as a key factor in Liverpool reaching, and winning, the final, despite a relatively unimpressive squad of players. 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. He tried to destroy my confidence. Maybe I will never swallow it. Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp sent Real Madrid message by Rafa Benitez Usain Bolt? Benitez defence a stern test for Liverpool's attack. Liverpool FC today confirmed that Rafael Benitez is to leave the club by mutual consent. on July 16, 2010. Rafael Bentez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who most recently managed Premier League club Everton. For some reason it was important that I reach 350 matches and an exact average of fifty per season. The biggest problem I had with Rafa was the first day, he told Sky Sports. He was different class, the amount of goals and assists that he got. Alternate Liverpool history: Dani Alves would have joined Reds in 2006 Half time: Liverpool 0-0 Wolves - redandwhitekop.com Rafa Benitez. Given Bellamys reputation, you can imagine these were not the only occasions when the duo failed to see eye to eye. 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. German clubs are financially savvy Kln knew they couldnt afford to buy me if they werent in the top division but Rafa refused to let me go on loan. Imagine the pressure Id be under if that happened, Why should I care? He's never sorted out a situation with a player by talking with him. 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.. . Due to this unbeaten run, Benitez was nominated for the Manager of the Month award. I've got two or three possibilities already and things are starting to move behind the scenes.". Xabi Alonso, Luis Garcia they won the Champions League that following season and he was justified.. The season also saw Bentez make his debut in the Champions League, where his side reached the quarter-finals, losing to Inter Milan. "Honestly, Rafa was a nightmare like that. START DATES 2021-22 FA Community Shield [ VIDEO: PST unfiltered - EURO 2020 impressions; Sancho to Man United? ] Frank Lampard has done something Rafa Benitez was expected to do at 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. 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 tried to convince him to change his mind: What have you got to lose? [57] His first league win as manager came on 11 September 2010, a 21 win against Udinese at the San Siro. Well help you find another club if you like., Can I play the last matches? was all I could say. Riera would later blame the media for the breakdown in his relationship with Benitez when speaking to Anfield HQ in 2016. "In my head it's as if I've already left. "It was for the Champions League quarter-final squad against Inter," Alonso said. 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 havent played all season. By the way, we won 0-1 with a goal from Torres.. I understand what he was doing. 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! [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 thinking fan's Chelsea blog. Benitez: Cisse is sorry | Football News | Sky Sports This was followed by a 40 home loss in the first Clsico of the season against Barcelona. 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. Yet despite his exit, Riise does hold Benitez in the highest of regards. The Reds play the Spanish champions on Tuesday in the round of 16 first-leg at Anfield. This is what hurts me. Were going to buy another striker, he said. EXCLUSIVE! Rafa Benitez admits Everton job was difficult because of In February 2007, he was caught up in a drunken fight with team-mate John Arne Riise. Rafa Benitez's team lost 1-0 on both occasions to a Spurs XI each time . I was really upset. "I have to finally tell Rafa I'm leaving because maybe he's not aware of it, he said. [8], Bentez subsequently quit Extremadura and took a year off from football to study in England and Italy. The 61-year-old also won La Liga with Valencia and has collected trophies at Inter Milan, Napoli, and Newcastle United. [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. I couldn't say at the time, but I knew this was my last season at Liverpool and I wanted a special end. 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. [110], Newcastle ended the season with a six match unbeaten run, including a 51 final day win over third-place Tottenham Hotspur. And he still lives in Liverpool. The man management was down to his staff. But to this day I still think I should have stayed. His reign at the club was a short one and he was dismissed midway through the 201011 season. 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. 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. Newcastle United at Wembley: 13 times the Magpies played at the Benitez swapped Liverpool for Inter Milan in 2010 and last coached in the Premier League at Newcastle before joining Chinese side Dalian Professional in 2019, leaving that role in January. He won the Spain Under 19s Cup in 1991 and 1993, defeating Barcelona in both finals. GALLERY: Rafa Benitez's Liverpool years in pictures View gallery In 2013 he headed to Mexico to take over at Estudiantes Tecos and then last August he landed the job at Maccabi Tel Aviv in. It was never really explained to me. The story behind Rafa Benitez's love affair with Liverpool - and how he [60] Despite criticism, Bentez guided Inter to win the FIFA Club World Cup in December 2010. Also added was England defender Glen Johnson for a 17.5million fee. I dont know how, but I managed to stop myself. 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. 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.
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