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. [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 situation got worse afterwards. He told me I was a better player as a substitute instead of starting in the team. 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. 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. Therefore, I'm happy to give you some advice for emulating his Liverpool 4-2-3-1 tactic. Yet despite his exit, Riise does hold Benitez in the highest of regards. 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. Goals from Casemiro and a deflection from Marcus Rashford put the Red Devils 2-0 up at half-time . Ex-Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez linked with managerial return after Everton sacking. We played attacking football. Writing in his autobiography, he described the Spaniard as the "most difficult" manager he played for, criticising him over his lack of man-management skills, claiming he only ever had one proper conversation with him. "I was very young and I just needed guidance. "Youve got two sets of instructions in your mind and youre left wondering what to do. I still dont know his real reasons. Being told youre no longer wanted at Liverpool by Rafa that was a tough one, he told TalkSPORT. If I played well, I never felt he gave me credit. He said: I dont want to see this'. Yet he scored just one Premier League goal in the second half of the season and was sold to Aston Villa in. Rafael Bentez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who most recently managed Premier League club Everton. Poor, but better than them. [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. Milan Baros finished Benitez's first season at Liverpool as the club's top goalscorer. 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. 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. "I think he was the wrong manager at the wrong time for me. "I'll only leave if I go as a free agent. I have a normal relationship with Rafa. Bentez called me and said I wasnt in his plans, so it was better for me to find a (new) club. Report: Rafa Benitez "close" to taking over Everton - MLS on NBC He won the Spain Under 19s Cup in 1991 and 1993, defeating Barcelona in both finals. The situation is said to be dire and Leach may have suffered seizures. 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. I didnt know what to do, I didnt want to leave! And I remember thinking, oh my, this is going to be trouble, this is going to be difficult for me'. By the way, we won 0-1 with a goal from Torres.. 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. [31] It later emerged that Jrgen Klinsmann had been offered Bentez's job before eventually accepting the post of Bayern Munich manager. 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. Well help you find another club if you like., Can I play the last matches? was all I could say. Bentez said, "My heart is with Liverpool, so I'm delighted to sign this new deal, I love the club, the fans and the city and with a club and supporters like this, I could never say no to staying. In 1981, Bentez joined Tercera Divisin side Parla. John Barnes is more worried about Manchester United coming to Liverpool on Sunday than he has been in recent times. Former Liverpool star Mark Gonzalez is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack, his wife has confirmed. Wed just lost the Champions League final. The next couple of days were a couple of the hardest days of my life. Rafa didnt mince his words. "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!. Gary Neville vs Jamie Carragher is often the best part of Monday Night Football.. This was followed by a 40 home loss in the first Clsico of the season against Barcelona. Bentez played as a midfielder for both Real Madrid Aficionados in the Tercera Divisin and Castilla CF in the Segunda Divisin. 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. I looked at him. "I'm not going to leave simply for the sake of leaving. We were sitting in his office, just about to sign, and he showed me a picture of me shouting at a player! [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. Arsecast Extra Episode 513 - 20.02.2023 Shortly after his departure from Anfield, Bentez made a 96,000 donation to the Hillsborough Family Support Group. Not only was he a brilliant coach but he is a very sharp, savvy businessman. 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I am still very upset. "When a player knows he is a slave, he'll never give his employer his heart.. "[122] Benitez is only the second person to manage both Liverpool and Everton, since William Edward Barclay in 1890s. 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. The thinking fan's Chelsea blog. I certainly had no complaints about that. [28] It was reported Bentez did not feel he had the complete support of the new owners, a thought that was compounded by Liverpool's initial lack of activity in the transfer window, although the club played these rumours down. Bentez's tactics were credited as a key factor in Liverpool reaching, and winning, the final, despite a relatively unimpressive squad of players. I hated him at the time, but Ive lost that now. And I would like to play there constantly.". The Spaniard is expected to sign his. After that I did another interview and said that I have to be my first critic. I couldn't say at the time, but I knew this was my last season at Liverpool and I wanted a special end. "I'm not one of these players that likes to sit around on the bench and just pick my money up. [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. [90] Defender David Luiz credited Bentez with making critical changes at half time, saying, "He changed some of our positions in the second half. 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. Rafael Benitez: Police investigate reports of banner threatening ex [23], Bentez's signings helped the club's Premiership form improve considerably. History repeated itself in the final as they then went on to lift the trophy after a penalty shoot-out, following a dramatic 33 draw. [62][63] On 23 December 2010, just five days after bringing Inter to the triumph, Bentez was dismissed by Inter. "The fans don't know" - Rafa Benitez claims Liverpool refused to [142], The tactic of zonal marking has been criticised by pundits when Liverpool concede from set-pieces[143] in spite of the fact that Bentez's squads are usually renowned for their defensive nature and low number of goals scored against them. Rafael Benitez: Everton set to appoint former Liverpool manager as The Reds moved to six points adrift of fourth place after a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United. Former Everton, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez is reportedly in the reckoing to take charge of Olympiacos. [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. "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.". 1. wesap12345 3 mo. [95], In his first season in charge, Bentez guided the club to victory in the Coppa Italia, defeating Fiorentina 31 in the final,[96] and into the last 16 of the Europa League, exiting after a 32 aggregate defeat to Porto. In this episode we look back on the extraordinary 4-2 win over Aston Villa on Saturday. 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. Due to this unbeaten run, Benitez was nominated for the Manager of the Month award. "You see that the team are not doing well and there are no changes. I was with the national side, before the World Cup, he recalled to the Times. Initially, he joined Parla on loan, but eventually signed for them permanently and helped them gain promotion to Segunda Divisin B. At first, I thought maybe he was going actually coming to justify his decision to leave me out. [54] Rafael Bentez leaves Liverpool | Rafael Bentez | The Guardian "[27] Bentez did not reciprocate his owner's kind words, demanding his club's new owners had to back him in the transfer market in order for Liverpool to progress following his side's 21 loss to Milan in the final. 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. 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. Rafa Benitez sends message after Newcastle are beaten in EFL Cup final Mike Leach 'had a heart attack and may have suffered brain damage' "All players want to play in such great matches and I had been playing regularly before the Carling Cup final. 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. [55] On 27 August 2010 in Monaco, Inter lost to Atltico Madrid in the 2010 UEFA Super Cup. Benitez defence a stern test for Liverpool's attack. 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. 20th Sep 2022, 7:39am. In November 2012, he was appointed interim manager of Chelsea for the remainder of the season and he won the 2013 Europa League. "And maybe, after 10 days training with him, well, that's when I started asking questions. I raised my voice. Usain Bolt? I need to play. "Rafa is a top manager and he's proven that. "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. The manager had the option to choose between Dutch. Liverpool finished third in the league, missing out on second place by one point. [123], Under Benitez Everton enjoyed a winning streak across the Premier League and EFL Cup in their first four games. Rafa Benitez says Liverpool have an outstanding 18-year-old youngster 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. []419aTEJ[] - He then left Napoli and became coach of Real Madrid in June 2015 on an initial three-year contract. "I was disappointed and that is all. 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. 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. It means that, suddenly, you mess up with a simple pass because your mind is all over the place. By Rafa Benitez May 24, 2020 Happy Istanbul Day! He was different class, the amount of goals and assists that he got. It was not easy, my job is not a normal job and it was not just any game, but I never regretted it. . Benitez came to Liverpool from the Spanish side Valencia on 16 June 2004 after the sacking of Gerard Houllier. Liverpool vs Everton: Rafa Benitez makes honest admission ahead of Pennant simply wrote "GIRLS" in capital letters - and it was downhill for him from there. I meet him from time to time like at Pepe Reinas wedding, or some family parties.. [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. [146] Rosario is a big football fan and supported Real Madrid, while his father supported Atltico Madrid. 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. I was so angry that the lads said later the aggression was pouring out of me. From the latest transfers and match reports to training ground gossip and the running of the game, bridgeviews.co.uk offers a different perspective. [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. 'You own the f****** club' - Istanbul story captures humility of I want to know.. Three months later he would do the exact same against Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals, gifting the Londoners what would prove to be a decisive 90th minute away goal. "[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. Down to 9 men we go on the attack and with a Jean Makoun . [ VIDEO: PST unfiltered - EURO 2020 impressions; Sancho to Man United? ] Carl Lewis? "Stevie was unbelievable playing that 10. 'Rafa was a nightmare' - 13 players who left Liverpool after falling