I had great contracts on the table, and choices of managers who really wanted me and that made me feel good. Join our group for FREE by clicking here! [49] The club subsequently exited the UEFA Europa League at the hands of Atltico Madrid. He was doing his job, I get that, but it was hard. Kimberly goldson project runway | Models-art.ru An act of treason to some fans but what Rafa Benitez gave Liverpool We have since done another (better) post on Rafa Benitez's Liverpool. 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. Rafa Benitez fell out with a number of players during his time with Liverpool, leading to many leaving the club, Follow the latest transfer news and more with our LFC newsletter. If I played well, I never felt he gave me credit. 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. Elliott unlocks new Liverpool tactic as Klopp supercharges Rafa Bentez Brooklyn, USA models-art.ru Joined June Brooklyn-based designer Kimberly Goldson competed in reality show 'Project Runway,' just landed in the Saks window, and is preparing to make. [110], Newcastle ended the season with a six match unbeaten run, including a 51 final day win over third-place Tottenham Hotspur. Alternate Liverpool history: Dani Alves would have joined Reds in 2006 When I scored, I still expected to be out of the team the next game. Riera would later blame the media for the breakdown in his relationship with Benitez when speaking to Anfield HQ in 2016. Istanbul's districts extend far from the city center along the full length of the Bosphorus (with the Black Sea at top and the Sea of Marmara at bottom). [98][99] They lost 42 on aggregate to Athletic Bilbao in the qualifying stages, thus entering the Europa League. [100], Bentez announced that he would resign at the end of the 201415 season. They stopped me from being free. "There are many examples of him treating me badly. 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. Olivia Shears and Katie Whyatt were highly commended in an historic one-two-three: it was the first time in the competition's history [] 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. Rafa Benitez News: Latest updates after Everton sacking - Mail Online Benitez: Cisse is sorry | Football News | Sky Sports He moved away from Real Madrid in 1995, but management spells at Real . 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Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Benitez defence a stern test for Liverpool's attack. After that I did another interview and said that I have to be my first critic. Bentez stands by his tactic, pointing out that teams who man-mark concede just as many, if not more, goals from set pieces. Connect with Liverpool fans from around the world in our official supporters group. [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. Allardyce suggested that Bentez had signalled the game was over despite Liverpool only having a two-goal lead. When that starts happening, you have to assume it is something personal, rather than professional. Leaving for Celtic in January, he was not happy with how Benitez had treated him at all. In 1993, the team completed a double when they also won the national under-19 league. 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. 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. [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. 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.. He didnt know I spent my whole childhood dreaming of playing for Liverpool, he didnt know I had all those memories and feelings. [8], In 2001, Bentez was appointed coach of Valencia, replacing Hctor Cper. In 1985, he signed for Segunda Divisin B club Linares and under Enrique Mateos, he served as a player/coach. If its the way I play or the way I am, fine. "[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. From the latest transfers and match reports to training ground gossip and the running of the game, bridgeviews.co.uk offers a different perspective. He said, "I was hoping for a sofa [a defender] and they've brought me a lamp [Fabin Canobbio]," in reference to the positions he wanted to be strengthened. 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. [54] I hadnt got on. All I ever wanted to do is just to play football.". Some things are more important than football and I had the full support of the club. The biggest problem I had with Rafa was the first day, he told Sky Sports. Joshua Askew -. The former Reds captain says in his new autobiography that tactically the Spaniard was . Liverpool fans were seen singing his name during the side's. "I will remember Liverpool fondly as a success but not the situation I've found myself in. [135], Bentez's preferred formation is a 4231 which he adopted during his time at Valencia and Liverpool. But dont tell me you need pace. 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. And I would like to play there constantly.". Bentez is fluent in Spanish, English, French and Italian. It was such a special, important moment that I took the decision that I needed to be there, Alonso explained. He left the club in June 2019 and the following month was appointed manager of Chinese Super League club Dalian Professional. The situation got worse afterwards. But, with Rafa, the training was so boring that youd come in and all youd want to do was slit your wrists! 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. He won the Spain Under 19s Cup in 1991 and 1993, defeating Barcelona in both finals. [40], Prior to Bentez's final season at Liverpool, Xabi Alonso, one of the key members of Bentez's squad, was sold to Real Madrid following a lengthy pursuit in a deal reportedly worth 30million. It's a dream for me such a fantastic club have given me this opportunity. The former Liverpool manager remains a top defensive mind but will have his work cut out for him when he brings his Newcastle side to Anfield. Or would it just lead to a massive media scandal? In November 2012, he was appointed interim manager of Chelsea for the remainder of the season and he won the 2013 Europa League. The more we have seen of him the more impressed we have become. His final match was a 42 defeat to Lazio, who took the final place in the Champions League at Napoli's expense.[101]. [56] Bentez's first Serie A game in charge was on 31 August 2010 in a 00 draw away to Bologna in the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. 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. Youre a big name, you can play anywhere at all. Kimberly Goldson is getting some long overdue attention from fashion magazines for bold looks that she showed at NYFW. Get all the latest Liverpool breaking news, team news, transfer rumours, injury updates plus analysis of what's next for the Reds. Liverpool transfer news, rumours, gossip and speculation including updates on Roberto Firmino, Manuel Locatelli, Naby Keita and Mason Mount. 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. Footballers love seeing a bit of confrontation on the training ground! Besides, people are treating me as if I don't exist any more. 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. Bentez: "At Real Madrid, it was easier for them to blame me" As soon as training had finished I stormed over to him and ripped my gloves off in an aggressive manner. His mother is Rosario Maudes. Newcastle United at Wembley: 13 times the Magpies played at the Subscribe to the CV Academy. Kylian Mbappe and good friend Achraf Hakimi prepare to do battle There are also easier fixtures than playing away against Wolves (with a rotated side) and Brighton as well as facing Chelsea at Anfield, as Liverpool has had to do recently. Benitez spent six years as Liverpool manager, winning the Champions League in 2005 and reaching the final of the competition in 2007. He returned to Italy in 2013 to coach Napoli, where he won the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana. [citation needed], In 200304 season, Valencia won La Liga with three games to spare and beat Marseille 20 in the UEFA Cup final. Yes, I would have if I were not present at the delivery. To be completely honest, I genuinely considered punching Rafa in the face. Cisse admitted, after joining Marseille on loan, that he did hold a grudge against Benitez for forcing him out. Ex-Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez linked with managerial return after Everton sacking. Not only was he a brilliant coach but he is a very sharp, savvy businessman. I was feeling glum. Rafael Benitez: Everton set to appoint former Liverpool manager as I had really to become an adult very quick and adapt. Looking back, I do appreciate honesty from managers. [94] Bentez agreed a two-year contract after meeting club president Aurelio De Laurentiis in London. Yet, the Spaniard is not a monster. Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez linked with managerial return after Former Liverpool player and Chile international Mark Gonzalez has suffered from a heart attack and is currently in hospital recovering, as confirmed by his wife. [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. And whatever the reason, it is clear there was a breakdown in their relationship which ultimately ended with the midfielder signing for Real Madrid. [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. [9], Valencia fans also were soon won over by Bentez after he introduced a more attacking style of play than his predecessor, Cper. [121] Before signing the contract, he was a subject to threats from a group of Everton supporters who opposed his appointment and who left a banner near his home, reading "We know where you live. I spent six months with Liverpool hardly getting a game. The thinking fan's Chelsea blog. "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. [37] This off-field turmoil was in contrast to Liverpool's impressive start to the 200809 season in the Premier League, including Bentez' first ever league win against Manchester United at Anfield on 13 September and ending Chelsea's 86 match unbeaten run in the league at Stamford Bridge. It's a little frustrating because you see that you can help. [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. 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. "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.". This is a player who had spent time in prison and played in the Premier League wearing an electronic tag after all. "He thinks he's in charge and everything else falls on deaf ears. [74][75] This was followed by a 00 draw at home to Fulham and a 31 loss to West Ham. "It was for the Champions League quarter-final squad against Inter," Alonso said. Frank Lampard has done something Rafa Benitez was expected to do at Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds! [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. Project Runway Season 9 Finalist, Fashion Designer: famous for my pants! [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. Would he let me go? He won a third league title with Real Madrid Youth B in 1990. Maybe I will never swallow it. [25] Bentez swiftly issued a statement through the club's website re-affirming his desire to remain with Liverpool for the long term. What if Pepe gets injured next week? 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. [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. You didnt mean it., I cannot let you go on loan. 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. "In my head it's as if I've already left. 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.