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Reds Have Squad to Match Rivals - Benitez

Reds Have Squad to Match Rivals - Benitez

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is uncertain how Ronaldo's departure will impact Manchester United's title challenge this season but is confident the Reds have the squad to match the defending champions. 22 Jul 2009
Benitez Swerves Alonso Issue

Benitez Swerves Alonso Issue

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez today refused to be drawn on the future of midfielder Xabi Alonso but did rule out any potential move for Spain international David Villa. 21 Jul 2009
Benitez Hails Gerrard Extension

Benitez Hails Gerrard Extension

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez hailed Steven Gerrard's contract extension as "really good" for the future of the club after the Reds skipper signed his new deal this week. 10 Jul 2009
'Crazy' Money Frustrates Benitez

'Crazy' Money Frustrates Benitez

Rafael Benitez unveiled new boy Glen Johnson today and took a swipe at Manchester City with their "money, money, money" approach to the transfer market. 10 Jul 2009
Benitez Battling to Keep Stars

Benitez Battling to Keep Stars

Rafael Benitez is fighting a defiant rearguard action to keep his top stars at Anfield as it becomes clear the club's American owners will win the battle to re-finance the loans they took out to buy the club in 2007. 11 Jun 2009
Financial Constraints Don't Bother Benitez

Financial Constraints Don't Bother Benitez

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has revealed he was fully aware of the club's financial problems before he signed his new five-year contract in March. 10 Jun 2009
Benitez Not Interested In Lavezzi

Benitez Not Interested In Lavezzi

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has dismissed suggestions he is trying to sign Napoli striker Ezequiel Lavezzi. 10 Jun 2009
Benitez Plots Summer Recruitment Drive

Benitez Plots Summer Recruitment Drive

Rafael Benitez knows he will have to be "cute and clever" in the market this summer but would not rule out breaking the club's transfer record again. 21 May 2009
What Next for Benitez?

What Next for Benitez?

It has been a case of so near, yet so far for Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez this season. 19 May 2009
Benitez Hails His Battlers

Benitez Hails His Battlers

Rafael Benitez has hailed his side's battling qualities as Liverpool's title challenge slowly ebbs away. 15 May 2009
Benitez Waits for United to Buckle

Benitez Waits for United to Buckle

Rafael Benitez is clinging on to Liverpool's title dream hoping rivals Manchester United crumble under the pressure of four crucial games in 12 days. 5 May 2009
Benitez Prepared for Newcastle to Attack

Benitez Prepared for Newcastle to Attack

Rafael Benitez knows Liverpool could face a stiffer challenge this time around as they aim to keep alive their title dreams by repeating one of their best performances of the season against Newcastle. 1 May 2009
Rueful Benitez Counts Cost of Errors

Rueful Benitez Counts Cost of Errors

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez cursed the "massive" mistakes which cost his side victory at home to Arsenal and handed the initiative back to Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League title race. 22 Apr 2009
Lee: Benitez Is Not Arrogant

Lee: Benitez Is Not Arrogant

Liverpool assistant manager Sammy Lee denies there is an arrogance surrounding Rafael Benitez or the club. 21 Apr 2009
Benitez Proud As Reds Rally Falls Short

Benitez Proud As Reds Rally Falls Short

Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez was immensely proud of his players after they almost achieved another sensational European fightback. 15 Apr 2009
Fergie Laughs Off Rafa Comments

Fergie Laughs Off Rafa Comments

SIR Alex Ferguson has cheekily responded to Rafael Benitez's growing criticism of him by declaring - 'I didn't know you cared.'
 11 Apr 2009

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