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Benitez To Ring The Changes

Benitez To Ring The Changes

LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez will make major changes for the side's final Champions League group D match in Holland and will not rule out resting his top stars. 7 Dec 2008
Benitez Hopes Rovers Back Ince

Benitez Hopes Rovers Back Ince

LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez hopes he does not become responsible for Paul Ince losing his job at Blackburn. 6 Dec 2008
Benitez Backs Misfiring Keane

Benitez Backs Misfiring Keane

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez insists misfiring striker Robbie Keane will overcome his current crisis in form. 3 Dec 2008
Reds Desperate To Avoid Slip-Ups

Reds Desperate To Avoid Slip-Ups

WITH Steven Gerrard talking of his "hunger" for the league title and boss Rafael Benitez close to agreeing a new contract, West Ham could find this is not the time to be trying to end a 45-year wait for a win at Anfield. 1 Dec 2008
Benitez Backs Cap-Ten Gerrard to Improve

Benitez Backs Cap-Ten Gerrard to Improve

STEVEN Gerrard completes 10 years in Liverpool's first team this weekend with manager Rafael Benitez insisting he can still improve. 29 Nov 2008
Benitez Welcomes Uefa Action

Benitez Welcomes Uefa Action

LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez has welcomed UEFA's decisive action after they charged Marseille following an incident at Anfield when an object was thrown at Steven Gerrard. 29 Nov 2008
Benitez Concerned By Impatient Liverpool

Benitez Concerned By Impatient Liverpool

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez admits he will have to get the best out of Steven Gerrard's partnership with Fernando Torres for the side to have a genuine impact on the final stages of the Champions League. 28 Nov 2008
Record-Breaking Rafa Hungrier Than Ever

Record-Breaking Rafa Hungrier Than Ever

Rafael Benitez is intent on writing his own chapter in Liverpool's history as he eclipses the great Bill Shankly in tomorrow's Champions League clash with Marseille. 26 Nov 2008
Benitez: Focus on Marseille

Benitez: Focus on Marseille

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has told his players to focus on Wednesday's Champions League clash against Marseille and forget the frustrating draw with Fulham. 25 Nov 2008
Benitez: Reds Can Cope Without Gerrard

Benitez: Reds Can Cope Without Gerrard

RAFAEL Benitez would never accept that one man makes a team, even if that man is Steven Gerrard. 24 Nov 2008
Rafa Tips Gerrard to Be Next Reds Boss

Rafa Tips Gerrard to Be Next Reds Boss

THE fall-out from Liverpool's row with England over Steven Gerrard's fitness will cloud the 10-year anniversary of his debut for the club. 22 Nov 2008
Benitez Issues Torres Warning

Benitez Issues Torres Warning

LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez has warned striker Fernando Torres he cannot expect a guaranteed place in the Reds' starting line-up. 17 Nov 2008
Third Award For Lampard

Third Award For Lampard

FRANK Lampard and Rafael Benitez have been named the Barclays Premier League player and manager of the month for October. 15 Nov 2008
Benitez Backing For Reds Youngsters

Benitez Backing For Reds Youngsters

RAFAEL Benitez has defended his decision not to use academy youngsters in the midweek Carling Cup loss to Tottenham and has lined up local boy Stephen Darby for his Barclays Premier League debut this weekend. 15 Nov 2008
Benitez Advisor Begins Contract Talks

Benitez Advisor Begins Contract Talks

LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez has revealed preliminary talks over his new contract have started. 15 Nov 2008
Benitez Warns Liverpool Fans

Benitez Warns Liverpool Fans

Rafael Benitez has warned Liverpool fans about gloating too soon over the Anfield side's eight point lead over champions Manchester United. 11 Nov 2008