They have two daughters, Claudia, who was born in Madrid in 1999, and gata who was born in Valencia in 2002. 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. He was dismissed in January 2022 after a run where Everton lost 9 out of 13 games. Scott played in the cups. "[14], One of Bentez's first tasks at Liverpool was to convince club captain Steven Gerrard not to move to Chelsea. And it appears that such a deterioration stemmed from the midfielder missing the Reds trip to the San Siro to face Inter Milan in March 2008 to be present for the birth of his child, with Benitez trying to sell Alonso the following summer to help fund a move for Gareth Barry. He would later rue how Mauricio Pellegrino was brought in as his replacement. 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. In this episode we look back on the extraordinary 4-2 win over Aston Villa on Saturday. [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. I looked at him. [7], During the 199293 season, Bentez also worked as an assistant coach to Mariano Garca Remn at Real Madrid B. Ultimately you have to trust the players once they cross the white line. 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. Benitez spent six years as Liverpool manager, winning the Champions League in 2005 and reaching the final of the competition in 2007. Liverpool fans were seen singing his name during the side's. Rafael Benitez has told Jurgen Klopp which team he should pick for Liverpool's huge Champions League clash against Real Madrid. If its the way I play or the way I am, fine. Evolution of the football manager | FM Base [8], Bentez subsequently quit Extremadura and took a year off from football to study in England and Italy. A lot of people at Liverpool treated me well and asked me to stay, but I could not turn down such a massive club as Chelsea. 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. Rafa Benitez was sacked as "Everton fans think Liverpool are laughing Leaving for Celtic in January, he was not happy with how Benitez had treated him at all. When I scored, I still expected to be out of the team the next game. 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. And after moving to Stamford Bridge, Benayoun would lay into his former Reds boss, insisting he was the only reason he had any interest in leaving Anfield. [15] He was unable, however, to convince Michael Owen to extend his contract; he was subsequently sold to Real Madrid. Gary Neville uses Man United tactics to slam Rafa Benitez's Liverpool Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez linked with managerial return after [18], In the Champions League, however, Liverpool fared differently. Vales time at Liverpool with Rafa Benitez will help a lot as DOnald adapts his system of high pressing possession football, which is enjoyed by both men. "On a psychological level, it was very hard because I restrained myself a lot. Elliott unlocks new Liverpool tactic as Klopp supercharges Rafa Bentez A week-and-a-half later and there was no progress. That's why we played better and won the title. [125], Everton's form declined in the following months, and after a 21 defeat to bottom-placed Norwich City at Carrow Road, Benitez was relieved of his duties on 16 January 2022 after six-and-a-half months in charge, with Everton in 15th place, six points above the relegation zone, having lost nine of their previous 13 games. [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. Rafael Benitez might have been sacked by Premier League club Everton, but the red half of Merseyside still remembers him fondly. Not quite fitting into the Reds favoured system, failing to forge a successful partnership with Fernando Torres and not being suited to lead the line when the Spaniard was injured all contributed to his premature departure. Rafael Bentez: 'When I see Ancelotti, we don't talk about Istanbul much' Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has named the two players that influenced Steven Gerrard the most in his time at the club. Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez leaves by mutual consent 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. [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. I hadnt got on. 4y Dave Usher. It was, in my opinion, a weird relationship (with Benitez) because when he signed me I looked at him as the big uncle who wanted to give me a chance and help me succeed," he told the Guardian. "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. They stopped me from being free. . Liverpool have announced manager Rafael Benitez has left the club by mutual consent after six years in charge. I was feeling glum. [12], On 16 June 2004, Bentez was appointed manager of Liverpool, replacing Grard Houllier, becoming the first Spaniard to manage in the Premier League. 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. But after falling out of favour in his second season, he was fined, suspended, banished from Melwood and transfer-listed after slamming his manager in two different interviews with Spanish radio, and after allegedly assaulting a young team-mate in training. [57] His first league win as manager came on 11 September 2010, a 21 win against Udinese at the San Siro. 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. But to this day I still think I should have stayed. Ex Liverpool star suffers heart attack at age of just 36 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. on July 16, 2010. Then the consequences of doing so flashed through my mind. He was different class, the amount of goals and assists that he got. The Reds moved to six points adrift of fourth place after a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United. [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. 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 returned to Italy in 2013 to coach Napoli, where he won the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana. Bentez's tactics were credited as a key factor in Liverpool reaching, and winning, the final, despite a relatively unimpressive squad of players. Half time: Liverpool 0-0 Wolves - redandwhitekop.com 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. Rafa Benitez promised me a certain development, but very quickly he took away that promise and it was a totally different situation. When that starts happening, you have to assume it is something personal, rather than professional. GAMEWEEK 7 - DISCUSSION, RANT & INFO THREAD. Take it easy. "He thinks he's in charge and everything else falls on deaf ears. At one point, rumours of Bentez quitting or being dismissed became so great that bookmakers had to suspend betting on the subject. 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. The long-serving Danny Murphy was one such player. After his success with the U19s, Bentez then succeeded Garca Remn at the start of the 199394 season. Rafael Bentez - Wikipedia 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. 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. I dont think I ever really played more than three games in a row. And he still lives in Liverpool. 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. I couldn't say at the time, but I knew this was my last season at Liverpool and I wanted a special end. Among those Bentez sold was Craig Bellamy, who was notably phased out of the first team following an altercation with John Arne Riise in the buildup to Liverpool's remarkable victory over Barcelona in the Camp Nou en route to the Champions League final. But once Benitez had decided to sacrifice Alonso to bring in Barry, the writing was on the wall. On 21 August 2010, Bentez won his first trophy as manager, the Italian Super Cup, after they defeated Roma 31. Rafa Benitez's team lost 1-0 on both occasions to a Spurs XI each time . The former Reds captain says in his new autobiography that tactically the Spaniard was . He never treated me with the respect I deserved. But dont tell me you need pace. 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. But, with Rafa, the training was so boring that youd come in and all youd want to do was slit your wrists! Not only was he a brilliant coach but he is a very sharp, savvy businessman. Rafa Benitez Leaves Liverpool FC - Bleacher Report Im still trying to come to terms with the disappointment of whats just happened and now you tell me you want to get rid of me. Liverpool vs Everton: Rafa Benitez makes honest admission ahead of Punching a Liverpool manager who had won the European Cup only a few months earlier wouldnt have looked too good on the CV I guess, but I was still angry. [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.