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Benitez defends weakened line-up loss

Benitez defends weakened line-up loss

Chelsea interim boss Rafa Benitez insists his squad rotation policy is not to blame for the Blues' 2-1 loss to Southampton on Saturday. 31 Mar 2013
Benitez seeks runner-up solace

Benitez seeks runner-up solace

Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez is eager to avoid a tense finish in the race for Champions League qualification from the Premier League. 29 Mar 2013
Benitez delighted for Lampard

Benitez delighted for Lampard

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez hailed Frank Lampard's 'fantastic achievement' after the midfielder scored his 200th goal for the club. 18 Mar 2013
Ferguson: Benitez claims are 'nonsense'

Ferguson: Benitez claims are 'nonsense'

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Rafael Benitez's claims he snubbed a pre-match handshake last Sunday are 'nonsense'. 16 Mar 2013
Benitez praises Chelsea mettle

Benitez praises Chelsea mettle

Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez hailed his side's character after they progressed to the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday. 15 Mar 2013
Benitez rues busy Chelsea schedule

Benitez rues busy Chelsea schedule

Rafael Benitez admits Chelsea's packed schedule is making team selection a tricky task ahead of their Europa League clash on Thursday. 14 Mar 2013
Benitez praises Manchester United attack

Benitez praises Manchester United attack

Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez admits that Manchester United have a better range of attacking options ahead of their FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday. 10 Mar 2013
Benitez laments 'soft' penalty

Benitez laments 'soft' penalty

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has criticised the decision to award Steaua Bucharest a 'soft' first-half penalty on Thursday. 8 Mar 2013
Benitez unfazed by heavy workload

Benitez unfazed by heavy workload

Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez has assured fans that fatigue will not be an issue for his side against Steaua Bucharest in the Europa League. 7 Mar 2013
Cech ignores anti-Benitez chants

Cech ignores anti-Benitez chants

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech was unaware of any chants directed against Rafael Benitez during their 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion. 4 Mar 2013
Boos don't bother Benitez

Boos don't bother Benitez

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has brushed off more criticism from his own club's fans following their 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion. 3 Mar 2013
Benitez refutes poor relationship with Abramovich

Benitez refutes poor relationship with Abramovich

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insists he enjoys a good relationship with owner Roman Abramovich. 1 Mar 2013
Benitez takes aim at Chelsea fans, board

Benitez takes aim at Chelsea fans, board

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season, slamming their fans and the board. 28 Feb 2013
Benitez denies Chelsea rift

Benitez denies Chelsea rift

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has denied talk of a dressing room bust-up and insists he has a 'fantastic' relationship with his players. 27 Feb 2013
Benitez bemoans fixture congestion

Benitez bemoans fixture congestion

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez hopes his squad can cope with their congested fixture as they prepare to take on Manchester City on Sunday. 23 Feb 2013
Benitez defends Torres

Benitez defends Torres

Rafael Benitez has defended misfiring Chelsea striker Fernando Torres following another ineffective performance against Sparta Prague. 23 Feb 2013

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