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Bizarre Bucharest Welcome for Benitez

Bizarre Bucharest Welcome for Benitez

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez fielded questions about his match preparation, his future and - bizarrely - his weight on his arrival in Bucharest last night but will hope his team provide the most important answer against Unirea Urziceni. 25 Feb 2010
Benitez Happy With Returning Duo After Stalemate

Benitez Happy With Returning Duo After Stalemate

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez welcomed the return of injured duo Fernando Torres and Yossi Benayoun after more than a month on the sidelines. 22 Feb 2010
Benitez Wary of Man City Threat

Benitez Wary of Man City Threat

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez admits he will be happy his team do not have to face striker Carlos Tevez at Eastlands on Sunday, but is still wary of Manchester City's quality. 20 Feb 2010
Rafa Happy to Take Slender Lead

Rafa Happy to Take Slender Lead

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was satisfied with his side's 1-0 Europa League victory over Unirea Urziceni despite their obvious struggles to break down the determined Romanians. 19 Feb 2010
Benitez Rejects Champions League Play-Off Idea

Benitez Rejects Champions League Play-Off Idea

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has ridiculed the idea of a play-off for the final Champions League place, claiming clubs "will be playing until the end of the century". 18 Feb 2010
Benitez Dismisses Torres Return Talk

Benitez Dismisses Torres Return Talk

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has dismissed speculation star striker Fernando Torres could return to action next week. 13 Feb 2010
Rafa Makes HIS Case for the Defence

Rafa Makes HIS Case for the Defence

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes a solid defence may be the best way to beat Arsenal. 10 Feb 2010
We Deserved the Win: Benitez

We Deserved the Win: Benitez

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez hailed his 10-man side's 1-0 victory over Everton in the 213th Merseyside derby as a "massive" result. 7 Feb 2010
Benitez Eyeing Top-Four Return

Benitez Eyeing Top-Four Return

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez begins what he believes is a "crucial" period for his side with the 213th Merseyside derby at home to Everton tomorrow. 6 Feb 2010
Carragher Unfazed By Rafa Speculation

Carragher Unfazed By Rafa Speculation

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher insists speculation over the future of manager Rafael Benitez and some of the club's players comes with the territory at Anfield. 3 Feb 2010
Benitez - No Truth In Juventus Talk

Benitez - No Truth In Juventus Talk

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has dismissed claims he has already agreed a deal to take over at Juventus at the end of the season and repeated his long-term commitment to the Reds. 1 Feb 2010
Benitez Coy Over Hicks Visit

Benitez Coy Over Hicks Visit

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is too intelligent not to have drawn his own conclusions over the significance of the surprise visit of co-owner Tom Hicks to Anfield yesterday but he side-stepped questions over what implications it had for himself. 1 Feb 2010
Kuyt Keeps Benitez Speculation In Perspective

Kuyt Keeps Benitez Speculation In Perspective

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt insists speculation about manager Rafael Benitez's future at the club is a long way down the players' list of priorities. 1 Feb 2010
Benitez Still Sees Room for Improvement

Benitez Still Sees Room for Improvement

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez had mixed feelings about his team's performance in the 2-0 victory over Bolton at Anfield but saw plenty of positives. 31 Jan 2010
Benitez Reaffirms Commitment to Reds

Benitez Reaffirms Commitment to Reds

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has stressed he is committed to the club but admits he is flattered by the charm offensive being undertaken by Juventus. 30 Jan 2010
Benitez Hails Reds Keeper

Benitez Hails Reds Keeper

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has hailed goalkeeper Jose Reina during a difficult period for the club. 29 Jan 2010