Rafa Benitez warns Liverpool against ‘social media’ move for Xabi Alonso
Rafael Benitez has urged Liverpool to look at the ‘big picture’ and block out the ‘social media’ noise surrounding Xabi Alonso.
Rafael Benitez has urged Liverpool to look at the ‘big picture’ and block out the ‘social media’ noise surrounding Xabi Alonso.
According to ex-Everton director Marcel Brands, Rafael Benitez “ruled against” the Premier League club signing Luis Diaz before he joined Liverpool.
Chelsea legend John Terry has revealed that he was “at loggerheads” with Rafael Benitez while the Spaniard was in charge at Stamford Bridge.
Rafael Benitez has rubbished claims that he had a rough relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo during their time together at La Liga giants Real Madrid.
Rafael Benitez has defended Liverpool as he thinks Jurgen Klopp’s side are still capable of earning a place in the top-four this season.
Peter Crouch has recalled that he and his Liverpool team-mates were “bored” after being made by Rafael Benitez to complete a tedious training drill.
Cooper has reportedly been given a vote of confidence from the Nottm Forest board with the Reds bottom of the Premier League.
Gordon was close to a big-money move to Chelsea in the summer but Rafa had concerns over the forward’s “menatlity” at Everton.
Rafael Benitez is confident that Liverpool are not a team with “major issues” and he has backed Darwin Nunez to shine under Jurgen Klopp.
“I wanted to be there. Unfortunately, the coach didn’t want to count on me.”
“We knew it wouldn’t be easy, and that it was a big challenge, both emotionally and in terms of sport.”
“I think he still lives in Merseyside, he knows the strength and feeling between the two clubs.”
Lucas Digne won’t be dragged into a slanging match. But also blames ‘one person from outside’ for all this.
Calvert-Lewin could make his first appearance since August against Brighton on Sunday…
“It is not fair… We were trying to do the right things and then in the end maybe we will be punished for that.”
“After a month we could see the things we wanted to change but Rome was not built in one day.”
“He’s doomed… He doesn’t have the squad to pull it round.”
Conor Gallagher scored a brace for Palace as they ended a run of three defeats on the bounce at Selhurst Park.
No, Rafael Benitez doesn’t hate directors of football. His best mate is a director of football.
Digne was left out of the Everton squad for the win over Arsenal.
The duo had a “disagreement in Spanish” before Everton’s clash versus Arsenal on Monday night…
Rafael Benitez is a big loser, while Salah is a winner along with Man City, after *that* counter-attack.
Farewell, Rafael Benitez. Hello, mature and quite brilliant Liverpool. That was a pasting.
“I do think a bad result [or] bad performance against Liverpool could spell serious trouble for him.”
A loss in the Merseyside derby could turn the majority of the Everton fanbase against Rafa…
“With Newcastle, Chelsea I’ve played against Liverpool. This time it is different… It’s a massive game for us.”
“Give it to big Dunc. And give Benitez what he really wants – an early conclusion to Agent Rafa’s master-plan.”
Everton are on the slide and Rafa Benitez’s Anfield connections mean that patience with him may be short.
Doucoure has missed four matches with a broken metatarsal but returned to training this week.
“It was, in my opinion, a weird relationship [with Benitez]… He only judged me for the things I didn’t do right.”