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Benitez Drops Hint on Boardroom Battle

Benitez Drops Hint on Boardroom Battle

Rafael Benitez has made it clear that he wants Liverpool's owners to "work quickly" in the transfer market as he plans for a summer of upheaval at Anfield. 9 May 2008
Benitez Plans Summer of Change

Benitez Plans Summer of Change

Rafael Benitez has given the green light to a summer of change at Anfield. 3 May 2008
Torres Was Injured, Insists Benitez

Torres Was Injured, Insists Benitez

DEFEATED Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez admitted his side ran out of time in their bid to reach the final of the Champions League for a third time under his tenure. 1 May 2008
Drogba Hits Out At Benitez

Drogba Hits Out At Benitez

Didier Drogba admits he has lost respect for Rafael Benitez following the Liverpool manager's attack on what he perceives as the Chelsea striker's theatrical behaviour. 1 May 2008
Benitez Stands By Drogba Comments

Benitez Stands By Drogba Comments

RAFA Benitez breezed into Stamford Bridge tonight refusing point-blank to back down on his assessment of Chelsea striker Didier Drogba's antics, while insisting that Fernando Torres was all fired up to send Liverpool to Moscow. 30 Apr 2008
Benitez's Work Together Plea To Rift Club

Benitez's Work Together Plea To Rift Club

Rafael Benitez has urged Liverpool's warring factions to "work together" for the benefit of the club. 25 Apr 2008
Bridge Is Not Too Far for Benitez

Bridge Is Not Too Far for Benitez

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes his side can overcome their Stamford Bridge hoodoo and still reach the club's third Champions League final in four seasons. 23 Apr 2008
Liverpool v Chelsea - The Bosses

Liverpool v Chelsea - The Bosses

The success of Rafael Benitez's reign at Liverpool has been intrinsically linked to the fortunes of his side in meetings with Chelsea - and their clash in this season's Champions League semi-final should prove no different. 22 Apr 2008
Business As Usual for Benitez

Business As Usual for Benitez

Rafael Benitez is determined to put aside off-field issues at Liverpool to mastermind a third European Cup final appearance in four seasons for the Anfield club. 22 Apr 2008
Reds Sweat on Gerrard Fitness

Reds Sweat on Gerrard Fitness

RAFAEL Benitez will know if Steven Gerrard is fit for Liverpool's Champions League battle with Chelsea on Tuesday night at Anfield if the England star looks him in the eye and gives him the nod. 21 Apr 2008
Benitez Could Be Off, Warns Liverpool Legend

Benitez Could Be Off, Warns Liverpool Legend

Mark Lawrenson believes Rafael Benitez could walk away from the "everyday farce" at Liverpool even if the club win the Champions League for the second time in four seasons. 17 Apr 2008
Torres Backing for Under-Fire Benitez

Torres Backing for Under-Fire Benitez

Liverpool forward Fernando Torres has backed coach Rafael Benitez to remain at the club "for a long time". 15 Apr 2008
Benitez Demands Explanation Over Klinsmann Issue

Benitez Demands Explanation Over Klinsmann Issue

Rafael Benitez is to demand "some answers" from the Liverpool board over their pre-Christmas plans to appoint Jurgen Klinsmann as his replacement. 14 Apr 2008
Benitez Keen to Keep Players Focused

Benitez Keen to Keep Players Focused

Rafael Benitez has told his Liverpool stars that they must concentrate on football and not the very public battle for control of the club. 13 Apr 2008
Benitez Expects Tight Finish to Trilogy

Benitez Expects Tight Finish to Trilogy

Rafael Benitez knows there is a fine line between victory and failure - but remains convinced Liverpool have what it takes to make it through to the Champions League semi-finals next week. 7 Apr 2008
Benitez Not Banking on Fourth Spot Yet

Benitez Not Banking on Fourth Spot Yet

Rafael Benitez refused to accept that Liverpool's hugely significant 1-0 home win over neighbours Everton has assured the Anfield men of fourth spot in the Barclays Premier League. 31 Mar 2008