Wed just lost the Champions League final. 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 moved away from Real Madrid in 1995, but management spells at Real . When that starts happening, you have to assume it is something personal, rather than professional. . I tried to plead with him a little bit, and he repeated the fact that my time was done, really, in his own way. "Everyone asks me why I left Liverpool," he told the News of the World.. "There is only one reason - Rafa Benitez. 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. I looked at him. 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. [citation needed], In 200304 season, Valencia won La Liga with three games to spare and beat Marseille 20 in the UEFA Cup final. The Reds moved to six points adrift of fourth place after a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United. I hadnt got on. Well talk in a moment, Jerzy. No, lets talk now. Only then will I be better than I am now. 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. Making 52 appearances in 2006/07, that dropped to 25 in 2007/08 while he was frozen out in 2008/09 altogether, featuring just four times and making only two Premier League starts before being sent on loan to Portsmouth. Liverpool finished. By Rafa Benitez May 24, 2020 Happy Istanbul Day! Plenty predicted that Benitez's name would be sung at Anfield more than Goodison and so it proved. "Stevie was unbelievable playing that 10. [135], Bentez's preferred formation is a 4231 which he adopted during his time at Valencia and Liverpool. I knew he wasnt the man for me, but because it was Liverpool I just had to sign.. Bentez still appeared to be at odds with Liverpool's owners, publicly turning down a contract extension and demanding more control over transfers. 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. "It is not true that I had or have had disputes with Bentez, but I am annoyed that when I'm fit I only warm the bench, Baros said on the eve of Istanbul. In February 2007, he was caught up in a drunken fight with team-mate John Arne Riise. I tried to convince him to change his mind: What have you got to lose? 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[88], In the Europa League final against Benfica on 15 May, Chelsea won 21. In 1981, Bentez joined Tercera Divisin side Parla. He left the club in June 2019 and the following month was appointed manager of Chinese Super League club Dalian Professional. "I was very young and I just needed guidance. 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. 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. "But I didn't argue with anybody. 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. "Rafa is a top manager and he's proven that. 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. [148][149], Rafael Bentez married Maria Montserrat[150][151][152] in 1998. At half-time of the Champions League final, Benitez's Reds were 3-0 . I really need to play games to be prepared for the World Cup.. Home. 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. 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. That exchange took place just days into his Liverpool career and involved Benitez asking him to write down his misdemeanours and faults. "Just before I left Liverpool last January was when they brought in Pellegrino," he told the Mail on Sunday. Don't sign. For a player to really be at his best you have to give him a certain confidence, but I did not feel appreciated by some people at Liverpool, he told the Mirror. Then the focus is on a remarkable last . Subscribe to the CV Academy. Ex-Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez linked with managerial return after Everton sacking. Ryan Babel was just 20 when he joined Liverpool from Ajax in an 11.5m deal in the summer of 2007. 20th Sep 2022, 7:39am. [93], On 27 May 2013, it was announced that Bentez had signed for Napoli, whose manager Walter Mazzarri had resigned. [147][146] Francisco died in December 2005 while Bentez was in Japan for the FIFA Club World Championship. 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. [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. 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. [69][70][71] He appointed Boudewijn Zenden as his new assistant manager at Chelsea on the same day. I agreed to join Chelsea before Roy Hodgson was appointed Liverpool's new manager. At the start of the 198687 season, he was appointed coach of Castilla B. As soon as training had finished I stormed over to him and ripped my gloves off in an aggressive manner. But once Benitez had decided to sacrifice Alonso to bring in Barry, the writing was on the wall. . I thought: 'No matter how the manager is treating me, I'm showing the fans the club is in my heart.' Its like telling (Lionel) Messi you need technique. In the next game, a 00 draw against Canada, he was injured in a hard tackle. Initially, he joined Parla on loan, but eventually signed for them permanently and helped them gain promotion to Segunda Divisin B. I had great contracts on the table, and choices of managers who really wanted me and that made me feel good. 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. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Abdoulaye Doucoure of Everton is challenged by Tomas Soucek of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 17, 2021 in Liverpool, England. I didnt know what to do, I didnt want to leave! [24][140], Bentez is a firm believer in squad rotation and zonal marking. Rafael Benitez has told Jurgen Klopp which team he should pick for Liverpool's huge Champions League clash against Real Madrid. He was doing his job, I get that, but it was hard. If I played well, I never felt he gave me credit. [146] Rosario is a big football fan and supported Real Madrid, while his father supported Atltico Madrid. Fifteen years after Liverpool beat AC Milan in the Champions League final, I will be sent that message a lot today. But after being sent off in a Champions League clash with Porto in September 2007 and suffering an injury against Besiktas, his fortunes turned and he fell down the pecking order after being unable to regain his place or recapture his earlier form. Maybe I will never swallow it. [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. 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. But the players he brought in werent bad, were they? Would he let me go? "I think he was the wrong manager at the wrong time for me. "Youve got two sets of instructions in your mind and youre left wondering what to do. Well help you find another club if you like., Can I play the last matches? was all I could say. The manager had the option to choose between Dutch. [117] However, in an interview with The Athletic in December 2020, Bentez stated he was left no choice but to leave the role due to disagreements with Ashley, describing him as "a businessman who I don't believe really cares about his team. Admittedly I never really asked the manager, but he never said anything either, never said I wasn't good enough. Looking back, I do appreciate honesty from managers. This was followed by a 40 home loss in the first Clsico of the season against Barcelona. "We were going into labour, and I told Rafa that I could not go. Rafael Bentez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who most recently managed Premier League club Everton. [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. 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. But this season I have not played at all. Before that I played at Tottenham, free-flowing football, different managers. Frankly, I am proud of that. 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. 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. Given Bellamys reputation, you can imagine these were not the only occasions when the duo failed to see eye to eye. [60] Despite criticism, Bentez guided Inter to win the FIFA Club World Cup in December 2010. [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. He also enrolled as a student at INEF, the sports faculty at the Universidad Politcnica de Madrid and in 1982 he obtained a degree in physical education. Thank you for your three years of service, now you can call your agent to do a deal with another club.' Steven Gerrard, who was linked with a big money move to Chelsea, needed to be convinced . All of a sudden youre confused. An FA Cup winner the following year, Cisse did feature fairly regularly in 2005/06 but often found himself utilised out of position or as a substitute. "And maybe, after 10 days training with him, well, that's when I started asking questions. He also worked as a commentator/analyst for Eurosport, Marca, El Mundo and local Madrid TV. What are your plans for next season? he said. I was feeling glum. You already know the story, of course. The Frenchman spent the 2006/07 on loan at Marseille, with Cisse joining the club permanently in a 6m deal in July 2007. If I leave the Reds, I would like to play in a team which would be at least at the same level as Liverpool in regard to playing in European competitions. He could never let me do my thing. [47] It was suggested that this Liverpool team was missing Bentez's characteristic defensive rigidity[48] despite the fact that only Manchester United and Chelsea conceded fewer goals than Liverpool, and lacked the necessary depth to cope with injuries to key players such as Gerrard and Fernando Torres while Bentez's decision making was called into question. Milan Baros finished Benitezs first season at Liverpool as the clubs top goalscorer. 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. In the blue corner, Kylian Mbappe stands tall as the undisputed champion of the world. [12], On 16 June 2004, Bentez was appointed manager of Liverpool, replacing Grard Houllier, becoming the first Spaniard to manage in the Premier League. And whatever the reason, it is clear there was a breakdown in their relationship which ultimately ended with the midfielder signing for Real Madrid. ago. "No-one's shown me any respect and Rafael Bentez, since his arrival, has treated me as if I was the dumbest of the dumb. 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. The man management was down to his staff. Milan Baros finished Benitez's first season at Liverpool as the club's top goalscorer. When I look back I could have done things differently but at the same time I also think I could have got more guidance from the coaches.. GAMEWEEK 7 - DISCUSSION, RANT & INFO THREAD. 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. "All players want to play in such great matches and I had been playing regularly before the Carling Cup final. 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. During the 199697 season, Bentez took charge at Osasuna in the Segunda Divisin, but after only nine games and one win, he was dismissed. [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 would be against myself if I made such a decision. He left the club by mutual consent in January 2021 before taking over as manager at Everton in June. - Heart stops when I see the draw for the semi finals of the league and we drew Cardiff. Ultimately you have to trust the players once they cross the white line. I said: 'You need me now and I will always do my best. I scored against Atletico Madrid in the Europa League semi-final. In March 1994, he became assistant manager to Vicente del Bosque with the senior Real Madrid team before returning to coach Real Madrid B for the 199495 season. Were going to buy another striker, he said. Usain Bolt? 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. Keep up to date with the latest breaking news, transfer gossip and everything LFC with thousands of Reds! If you want to go and speak to other clubs, thats fine'. 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. Don't do or say anything. I felt he was waiting for me to make a mistake so he could use it against me. A stalwart under Gerard Houllier, Murphy never really had a falling out with the Spaniard as such. I hated him at the time, but Ive lost that now. [65][66][67][68] He was unveiled as the new Chelsea manager at a press conference on 22 November 2012. [54] on July 16, 2010. When I scored, I still expected to be out of the team the next game. In the red corner, Achraf Hakimi is a fight away from one of the greatest underdog stories of all time. [110], Newcastle ended the season with a six match unbeaten run, including a 51 final day win over third-place Tottenham Hotspur. For some reason it was important that I reach 350 matches and an exact average of fifty per season. They stopped me from being free. "It was such a bad season for me. Bentez was appointed as manager of Newcastle United in March 2016 in an attempt to save the club from relegation. Scott played in the cups. 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.. "[91], On 19 May, in his final competitive game as Chelsea manager, Bentez managed the team to a 21 home win over Everton, ensuring a third-place finish in the Premier League and a direct spot in the following season's Champions League group stage. Leaving for Celtic in January, he was not happy with how Benitez had treated him at all. 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. Benitez came to Liverpool from the Spanish side Valencia on 16 June 2004 after the sacking of Gerard Houllier. Despite this success, Bentez fell out with Jess Garca Pitarch, the club's director of football, over control of new signings and the club's failure to reinforce the squad with the players he wanted. [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. I wasnt in the mood. Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds! "[122] Benitez is only the second person to manage both Liverpool and Everton, since William Edward Barclay in 1890s. "If I'm doing something badly and you are my boss, and you value me, then you are going to come and tell me what I have to do to play again. He told me I was a better player as a substitute instead of starting in the team. ", 'Pubs need to adapt' if they are going to survive the times ahead, "Although we are living during a cost-of-living crisis people still do have money. 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. ", "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? The players and the people at the top of the club knew how I felt. I felt so unhappy but, out of respect to the club, I never spoke out. On 3 June 2015, Bentez was confirmed as the new Real Madrid manager, signing a three-year contract. This is what hurts me. Liverpool paid 20m when signing Robbie Keane from Tottenham Hotspur in July 2009. I just sat there, half in shock. 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. A week-and-a-half later and there was no progress. [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. Liverpool also won the FA Cup beating both Manchester United and Chelsea, as well as a thrilling 53 win against Luton Town in the third round, on the way to the final against West Ham United. Xabi Alonso, Luis Garcia they won the Champions League that following season and he was justified.. After his success with the U19s, Bentez then succeeded Garca Remn at the start of the 199394 season. 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". If they come back today to buy you, they need to double their offer as this is the last day of the transfer window.. The situation is said to be dire and Leach may have suffered seizures. I knew I had to get away from Benitez. The 50-year-old, who only took charge 18 months ago, finished 15 points c [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. Surely I couldnt stay if I gave him a smack? [139] Bentez often plays key players in unorthodox positions to suit a formation notably converting both Steven Gerrard (in the 200506 season) and Dirk Kuyt into right-wingers. [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.
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