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Benitez Calls for Anfield Overhaul

Benitez Calls for Anfield Overhaul

Rafael Benitez has admitted it could take five new signings to turn Liverpool into trophy challengers once more. 30 Apr 2010
Rafa On Gerrard Rumours

Rafa On Gerrard Rumours

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has praised captain Steven Gerrard for raising his game against the background of rumours of problems with his marriage. 29 Apr 2010
Benitez Insists Liverpool Remain In Race for Fourth

Benitez Insists Liverpool Remain In Race for Fourth

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez still believes the race for fourth place will go right to the wire and so was pleased his side's 4-0 victory at Burnley improved their goal difference significantly. 26 Apr 2010
Benitez Optimistic In Defeat

Benitez Optimistic In Defeat

MANAGER Rafael Benitez remains confident Liverpool can progress through to the Europa League final despite today's defeat to Atletico Madrid. 23 Apr 2010
Too Early to Dismiss Premier League - Benitez

Too Early to Dismiss Premier League - Benitez

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes it is "premature" to suggest the Barclays Premier League is no longer the dominant force in European competition as his side attempt to progress through to the final of the Europa League. 22 Apr 2010
Benitez Ready for Road Trip

Benitez Ready for Road Trip

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is confident his players will cope with the upheaval surrounding their preparations for the Europa League semi-final against Atletico Madrid. 20 Apr 2010
Reds Finances Will Influence Benitez Future - Agent

Reds Finances Will Influence Benitez Future - Agent

Manager Rafael Benitez intends to see out the remaining four years of his contract at Liverpool but his future could be decided by the club's financial position, according to the Spaniard's agent Manuel Garcia Quilon. 15 Apr 2010
Benitez: Reds Need New Blood

Benitez: Reds Need New Blood

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez agrees with star striker Fernando Torres' frank assessment of his team's failings. 8 Apr 2010
We Won't Give Up - Benitez

We Won't Give Up - Benitez

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has urged his players to still believe they can play Champions League football next season. 6 Apr 2010
Rafa - We Need Five Straight Wins

Rafa - We Need Five Straight Wins

RAFA Benitez refuses to concede Liverpool's Champions League hopes are over, but admits they need to win their remaining five games. 5 Apr 2010
Benitez Blasts Referee After Loss

Benitez Blasts Referee After Loss

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was left fuming by the performance of referee Jonas Eriksson in the controversial Europa League quarter-final first-leg 2-1 defeat to Benfica in Lisbon. 2 Apr 2010
Rafa Wants To Keep Torres Sweet

Rafa Wants To Keep Torres Sweet

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez hopes to keep star striker Fernando Torres happy by going on a winning run until the end of the season to secure Champions League football.
30 Mar 2010
Benitez Hits Back At TV Critics

Benitez Hits Back At TV Critics

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has hit back at the continued criticism aimed at him mostly by ex-players who are now pundits. 29 Mar 2010
Benitez Struggling to Improve Liverpool'S Mood

Benitez Struggling to Improve Liverpool'S Mood

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has admitted a tough season has made it difficult to change the mindset within the squad on occasions when his side have lost. 26 Mar 2010
Benitez Admits Liverpool Now Relying on Others

Benitez Admits Liverpool Now Relying on Others

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez remains confident his side can secure Champions League qualification but accepts he is relying on their rivals making mistakes. 23 Mar 2010
Reds' Glory Days a Distant Memory

Reds' Glory Days a Distant Memory

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will argue his strategy was going exactly to plan at Old Trafford until the intervention of referee Howard Webb but in truth the Merseysiders are nowhere near where they want - or need - to be. 22 Mar 2010