He was highly regarded for his tactical acumen[136][137] particularly in European ties, setting his team up to exploit opposition weaknesses. The more we have seen of him the more impressed we have become. Even Ali looks a shadow of himself. He also played a further three games for the Spain Universities XI. [106], On 11 March 2016, Bentez was appointed as the manager of relegation threatened Newcastle United, signing on an initial three-year deal. [24][140], Bentez is a firm believer in squad rotation and zonal marking. I was with the national side, before the World Cup, he recalled to the Times. Rafael Benitez's last interview as Everton boss. The negotiations started. That's when Chelsea made an offer and the deal was done before Benitez left. Kimberly Goldson is getting some long overdue attention from fashion magazines for bold looks that she showed at NYFW. "I have still not swallowed it. "I'm not going to leave simply for the sake of leaving. John Barnes is more worried about Manchester United coming to Liverpool on Sunday than he has been in recent times. You already know the story, of course. 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. The situation got worse afterwards. 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. 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. An official statement from the club said, "Rafa will forever be part of Liverpool folklore after bringing home the Champions League following the epic final in Istanbul but after a. [147][146] Francisco died in December 2005 while Bentez was in Japan for the FIFA Club World Championship. "We were going into labour, and I told Rafa that I could not go. 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. 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. 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. [54] Im not a defensive midfielder. 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. 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. I can do the 100 metres in less than 11 seconds. Poor, but better than them. 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. The injury saw him sidelined for a year and hampered his chances of becoming a major player. "Liverpool remains the place where I have suffered the most as a footballer, above all during the last season. "I'm the king of the exiles here so, as far as I'm concerned, it's finished for me at Liverpool," he said. [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. On the face of it, Yossi Benayouns relationship with Benitez was a pretty standard one with the Israel international proving himself to be an important player for Liverpool. [82] They subsequently lost 10 at home to 20th-placed Queens Park Rangers[83] in the Premier League and were knocked out of the League Cup semi-finals by underdogs Swansea City 20 on aggregate. [104] Meanwhile, Real topped their UEFA Champions League group with 16 points. 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. I should have stayed a bit longer and trusted myself, I should have. They thought I was playing well but Benitez told me he was surprised the fans booed because I was not good enough. 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. "Yet even now they are talking about signing another centre half.". I dont know how, but I managed to stop myself. "I would like to be here for the rest of my career, but players live to play. Liverpool came from 20 down and were losing 32 in stoppage time when Steven Gerrard scored a dramatic late equalizer. [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. But his constant instructions really restricted me. On two occasions early last season, against Fulham and Lyon, the fans booed when I was subbed. Some things are more important than football and I had the full support of the club. The next couple of days were a couple of the hardest days of my life. Given Bellamys reputation, you can imagine these were not the only occasions when the duo failed to see eye to eye. After so many years, thats something wonderful that stays in your memory forever". I should have known better by then. He spoke a lot to us to change the intensity." So I hadnt expected this. [97] Napoli finished third in Serie A in 201314 to qualify for the next season's Champions League. 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. [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. You didnt mean it., I cannot let you go on loan. It was a bit frustrating not playing Inter, but I had to be with my family at the time, he said. [11] These differences of opinion saw Bentez resign as Valencia coach on 1 June 2004. Yet, the Spaniard is not a monster. Mr Benitez relinquishes his position as team manager after six years and the Board of Directors would. Rafa Benitez. 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. [135], Bentez's preferred formation is a 4231 which he adopted during his time at Valencia and Liverpool. 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. Key players missed much of the season through injury and Liverpool failed to challenge Chelsea and Arsenal for the league title, finishing fifth. Rafael Bentez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who most recently managed Premier League club Everton. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Footballers love seeing a bit of confrontation on the training ground! 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. In February 2007, he was caught up in a drunken fight with team-mate John Arne Riise. ", "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? 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. 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. Jurgen Klopp's respect for Rafa Benitez spotted during Liverpool's thrashing of Everton LIVERPOOL beat city rivals Everton 4-1 at Goodison Park on Wednesday night. Just tell me. Released at the end of his contract, he signed for Real Zaragoza in the summer of 2009 on a free transfer and has repeatedly slammed Benitez in the years that have followed. 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. 20th Sep 2022, 7:39am. Yes, I would have if I were not present at the delivery. 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. What if Pepe gets injured next week? 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. This time, Pepe Reina saved three penalties during the shoot-out to secure the silverware. The Reds play the Spanish champions on Tuesday in the round of 16 first-leg at Anfield. Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds! 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 also confirmed that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season. The Spanish gaffer delved into some of the players. I was frustrated when I was not included in the Spain squad for the World Cup in 2010 because I hadnt had a lot of playing time in the Premier League for like two months. 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. Liverpool transfer news, rumours, gossip and speculation including updates on Roberto Firmino, Manuel Locatelli, Naby Keita and Mason Mount. 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. His final match was a 42 defeat to Lazio, who took the final place in the Champions League at Napoli's expense.[101]. I am still very upset. Ultimately you have to trust the players once they cross the white line. 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. An unused substitute in the Spaniards first two games against Grazer AK and Tottenham Hotspur, he rarely made a matchday squad appearance after. 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. After that I did another interview and said that I have to be my first critic. He was unable to avoid relegation, but earned promotion back to the Premier League the following year, winning the Championship. 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. 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. [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 euphoria of lifting the European Cup 15 years ago today is a feeling Rafael Benitez will never forget. In some ways, it is a surprise that Benitez lasted this long. But this season I have not played at all. It's a little frustrating because you see that you can help. He could never let me do my thing. 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. He smiled at me from behind his desk. Therefore, I'm happy to give you some advice for emulating his Liverpool 4-2-3-1 tactic. 4y Dave Usher. Rafael Benitez is set to be appointed as Everton's new manager next week after the former Liverpool boss agreed key aspects of his contract with the club. [69][70][71] He appointed Boudewijn Zenden as his new assistant manager at Chelsea on the same day. 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. 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 only problem was the media, he insisted. The win secured a top-four Premiership finish and with it a place in the following season's Champions League. The 37-year-old, who retired at the end of an unsuccessful Ashes tour of England in 2015, said he would consider returning in any capacity to help out Cricket Australia (CA)."I would do anything to 419HbFo help the Australian cricket team," he told Australia's Daily Telegraph newspaper on Sunday. Peter Crouch has suggested that Rafael Benitez's prior association with Liverpool was, in part, behind his undoing as Everton manager.. Benitez, 61, was given his marching orders on Sunday, less than 24 hours after his side were beaten by relegation-threatened Norwich City. For the second consecutive season, he was named UEFA Manager of the Year. 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 was different class, the amount of goals and assists that he got. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) Let us know in the comments section below Albert Rieras falling out with Benitez is pretty cut and dry. The amount of time in training that wed do shape, tactics and nothing else! Benitez came to Liverpool from the Spanish side Valencia on 16 June 2004 after the sacking of Gerard Houllier. When Mourinho exited Chelsea in 2007, Bentez said, "You know my relationship with him, it is better that I do not say anything", declining to comment as Ferguson and Arsenal manager Arsne Wenger had. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo scored the goals in the first half to hand Liverpool a much-needed victory. "When a player knows he is a slave, he'll never give his employer his heart.. I could not risk waiting to see if Benitez kept his job. There was an issue over whether it was a loan move first or a permanent transfer straight away. I dont think people in England ever saw the best of me. Former Liverpool star Mark Gonzalez is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack, his wife has confirmed. Upon his arrival he had two very big personnel issues to tend to. It was suggested that Bentez's position was now under serious threat. That exchange took place just days into his Liverpool career and involved Benitez asking him to write down his misdemeanours and faults. As a right winger/midfielder, Steven Gerrard had the most productive seasons trophy-wise, claiming a Champions League title, and an FA Cup. 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. [43] Bentez's decision to sell Alonso and replace him in the side with Lucas Leiva, in addition to Aquilani having arrived at the club injured, was called into question as Liverpool's title campaign began with two defeats in the first three games. After his success with the U19s, Bentez then succeeded Garca Remn at the start of the 199394 season. "[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. Rafa Benitez has praised Liverpool teenager Stefan Bajcetic ahead of tonight's Champions League first leg clash with Real Madrid. ", "Rafael Benitez's Istanbul memories | Tactics, Gerrard switch and trophy lift", "Motion expert says Garcia's shot did cross the line", "Top 20 sporting moments of the decade: Liverpool's 'Miracle of Istanbul', "Benitez Uncovered: Inside The Dressing Room On That Amazing Night In Istanbul", "Rafa's Boys: How Successful Was Benitez in the Transfer Market? 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. 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. It was the same for me. They wanted to take me on loan for six months, for which Liverpool would get 800,000, then complete a permanent 3m transfer in the summer if they avoided relegation. A week-and-a-half later and there was no progress. "I have to finally tell Rafa I'm leaving because maybe he's not aware of it, he said. The 61-year-old also won La Liga with Valencia and has collected trophies at Inter Milan, Napoli, and Newcastle United. [98][99] They lost 42 on aggregate to Athletic Bilbao in the qualifying stages, thus entering the Europa League. [123], Under Benitez Everton enjoyed a winning streak across the Premier League and EFL Cup in their first four games. 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. 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. 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. - Heart stops when I see the draw for the semi finals of the league and we drew Cardiff. When I scored, I still expected to be out of the team the next game. [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 want to know.. The Czech Republic international had had suspicions that he wasnt part of Benitezs long-term plans, and reports at the time suggested he had threatened to walk out of the team hotel after finding out he had been benched for the 2005 League Cup final. 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. [52], On 10 June 2010, and only a few days after leaving Liverpool, Bentez agreed a deal to become the new head coach of Serie A and reigning Champions League title-holders Inter Milan, a post that was left vacant by the departure of Jos Mourinho, who left to manage Real Madrid. That was why, when Pako Ayestarn (his assistant) went, they had a parting of the ways and things started to go downhill a bit.". He tried to destroy my confidence. If I played well, I never felt he gave me credit. Benitez went to Real Madrid instead and Rodgers limped on until Klopp, who had long since been identified as the perfect successor, made it clear he was ready to cut short his sabbatical.. Milan Baros finished Benitez's first season at Liverpool as the club's top goalscorer. Not only was he a brilliant coach but he is a very sharp, savvy businessman. Rafa just didnt understand. 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. He was doing his job, I get that, but it was hard. [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. The manager had the option to choose between Dutch. Liverpool FC today confirmed that Rafael Benitez is to leave the club by mutual consent. Loved the details Riise gave of the Bellamy fiasco; that when he showed up the day after (to basics fight Bellamy), Agger went with him and had his back. That's why we played better and won the title. "In my head it's as if I've already left. [18], In the Champions League, however, Liverpool fared differently. [88], In the Europa League final against Benfica on 15 May, Chelsea won 21. [6], The first attempts by Bentez at senior management away from the Real Madrid fold were less than successful. Fully fit again in time for Benitezs arrival, he featured throughout pre-season and even scored in a friendly vs Celtic. 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. Rafa came to sit next to me, he recalled in his 2013 autobiography. [16], During his first season, Bentez was unable to improve Liverpool's form in the Premiership. [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 have some offers. Liverpool won't get a penny. 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. 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. "I had to be with my partner. [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. He left the club, and coached Tenerife in 2000, winning promotion in his only season. I understand what he was doing. After defeating Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus with the aid of some bold team selections by Bentez, Liverpool faced Chelsea in the semi-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. The players and the people at the top of the club knew how I felt. Benitez famously led Liverpool to the 2004-05 Champions League crown, and has twice won the UEFA Cup (Valencia, Chelsea). I'm a total fan of his tactical methods, and have read a lot about it. He left the club in June 2019 and the following month was appointed manager of Chinese Super League club Dalian Professional. Rafael Benitez might have been sacked by Premier League club Everton, but the red half of Merseyside still remembers him fondly. Subscribe to the CV Academy. 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. At first, I thought maybe he was going actually coming to justify his decision to leave me out. Rafa Benitez has been in England working with Sky Sports and made clear that he would like to return to the Premier League after his last job with Everton.. "I am fine and happy in .
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