Tag: Rafa Benitez
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Liverpool must be calm against Real Madrid – Benitez
Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez insists the Reds can overturn their 3-1 deficit against Champions League opponents Real Madrid this week. He says that there is no need to charge headlong into the return leg. Benitez said: “The way the tie is, if you score once, you are back in it. Even if that takes…
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Rafa Benitez dumps Chinese club over COVID-19 fears
Rafa Benitez has left his position as manager of Chinese Super League side Dalian Professional by mutual consent. The former Chelsea boss said it was for family reasons and the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement on his website, Benitez wrote: “Unfortunately, like so many things in the last year, Covid-19 has changed our lives and…
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I hated Benitez before Liverpool exit – Former midfielder
Danny Murphy admits he “hated” Rafa Benitez after being told it was time to leave Liverpool. Murphy would eventually leave for Tottenham. “Being told you’re no longer wanted at Liverpool by Rafa… that was a tough one,” he told talkSPORT. “He was being honest and he said to me: ‘Look, I want to bring in…
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EPL: I want to compete in top 10, says Benitez
Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez said he ‘wants to compete’ after watching his team beat Southampton at St James’s Park. Ayoze Perez made the difference, scoring all three goals as they saw off a spirited second-half performance from the Saints. Benitez, who is out of contract in the summer, said nothing had changed in regard to…