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Benitez's 'Perfect' Day?

Benitez's 'Perfect' Day?

LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez offered a bizarre response to defeat at Portsmouth by repeating referee Lee Mason has a "perfect" game at Fratton Park. 20 Dec 2009
Benitez: Torres Must Take It Easy

Benitez: Torres Must Take It Easy

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez is handling Fernando Torres comeback from injury carefully as he intends to get the best out of his star striker over the coming months. 17 Dec 2009
Benitez Stands By His Plan

Benitez Stands By His Plan

Manager Rafael Benitez will continue to shoulder the burden of criticism for his faltering Liverpool team as he has absolute faith in the methods which he expects his players to follow. 16 Dec 2009
Benitez Calls for Reds Passion

Benitez Calls for Reds Passion

An exasperated Rafael Benitez has pleaded with his players to show backbone as Liverpool's crisis worsens. 15 Dec 2009
St John Saddened By Liverpool Plight

St John Saddened By Liverpool Plight

LIVERPOOL legend Ian St John has described the team's current form as "shocking" and implored manager Rafael Benitez to arrest the slide. 14 Dec 2009
Benitez Blasts Critics

Benitez Blasts Critics

RAFAEL Benitez today delivered a withering riposte to his critics and dismissed Jurgen Klinsmann's managerial record. 12 Dec 2009
Rafa Reeling After Another Late Show

Rafa Reeling After Another Late Show

Rafael Benitez was left reeling from another Champions League horror show for Liverpool as they again conceded a late goal to go down 2-1 at home to Fiorentina. 10 Dec 2009
Benitez Makes Champions League Vow

Benitez Makes Champions League Vow

Rafael Benitez has vowed to take Liverpool back into the Champions League as they prepare for the embarrassment of a dead rubber against Fiorentina tomorrow. 9 Dec 2009
Rafa Thinks Luck Is Changing

Rafa Thinks Luck Is Changing

Rafael Benitez believes Liverpool's luck is turning as he revealed his gratitude to injured players who are forcing themselves through the pain barrier to salvage the club's season. 1 Dec 2009
Liverpool Claim Derby Turning Point

Liverpool Claim Derby Turning Point

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez believes the 2-0 victory over Everton in the 212th Merseyside derby could prove to be a turning point in their season. 30 Nov 2009
Defiant Benitez Sets Long-Term Goal

Defiant Benitez Sets Long-Term Goal

RAFAEL Benitez has vowed to stay at Liverpool and restore the club to their place in Europe's elite. 28 Nov 2009
Benitez: No Added Pressure

Benitez: No Added Pressure

Rafael Benitez insists he does not feel under added pressure following Liverpool's Champions League exit and claims his side are "better than their results". 27 Nov 2009
Rafa: Reds to Blame for Euro Exit

Rafa: Reds to Blame for Euro Exit

Rafael Benitez accepted Champions League elimination was Liverpool's "own fault" as the 2005 winners tumbled out of Europe's elite competition. 25 Nov 2009
Benitez's Time Up - Berger

Benitez's Time Up - Berger

Former Liverpool winger Patrik Berger insists "time is up" for Rafael Benitez as Liverpool manager. 25 Nov 2009
Benitez Believes In Achieving the Unlikely

Benitez Believes In Achieving the Unlikely

Rafael Benitez insists Liverpool can amaze Europe again and make sure of unlikely Champions League qualification. 24 Nov 2009
Benitez Impressed By 'Miracle' Cure

Benitez Impressed By 'Miracle' Cure

RAFA Benitez has defended Liverpool's use of a controversial Serbian clinic to get four of his top players fit for a crucial week that will shape the troubled Anfield club's season. 21 Nov 2009