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Benitez Not Extra Wary of Former Stars

Benitez Not Extra Wary of Former Stars

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez does not fear the return of former players Robbie Keane and Peter Crouch when they face Tottenham at Anfield tonight. 20 Jan 2010
Benitez Claims Reds Have Made 'Massive' Progress

Benitez Claims Reds Have Made 'Massive' Progress

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has launched a staunch defence of his record at the club as speculation about his future refuses to die down. 20 Jan 2010
Mascherano: Benitez Criticism Unfair

Mascherano: Benitez Criticism Unfair

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano feels it is unfair manager Rafael Benitez is shouldering the burden of criticism when the players themselves are not performing. 19 Jan 2010
Benitez Prepared to Stand By Squad

Benitez Prepared to Stand By Squad

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is hopeful of being able to strengthen his side before the end of the transfer window but is prepared to keep faith with the players who have underachieved this season. 19 Jan 2010
Benitez Must Go - Whelan

Benitez Must Go - Whelan

Former Liverpool captain Ronnie Whelan has called for the club to axe manager Rafael Benitez. 15 Jan 2010
Benitez - Too Many Things I Didn't Like

Benitez - Too Many Things I Didn't Like

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez implied he was unhappy with referee Phil Dowd's performance but refused to criticise his own players after seeing his side crash out of the FA Cup to Reading. 14 Jan 2010
Benitez Wants to See Reds Roar

Benitez Wants to See Reds Roar

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has called for his side to show "attitude" against Reading in their FA Cup third-round replay at Anfield tomorrow. 13 Jan 2010
Clinical Torres Delights Benitez

Clinical Torres Delights Benitez

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez hailed Fernando Torres as one of the best strikers in the world after his late goal against Aston Villa reignited the Reds' Champions League hopes. 30 Dec 2009
Benitez: Players Hurt By Poor Form

Benitez: Players Hurt By Poor Form

Rafael Benitez insists Liverpool's underperforming players are hurt by their current struggles. 25 Dec 2009
Benitez: No Surgery for Torres

Benitez: No Surgery for Torres

Rafael Benitez insists Liverpool have no intention of sending Fernando Torres for an operation on his hernia problem. 25 Dec 2009
Torres: Sacking Rafa Won't Help

Torres: Sacking Rafa Won't Help

STRIKER Fernando Torres insists sacking Rafael Benitez would not provide "a solution" to Liverpool's problems.
24 Dec 2009
Benitez Stands By His Plan

Benitez Stands By His Plan

Manager Rafael Benitez will continue to shoulder the burden of criticism for his faltering Liverpool team as he has absolute faith in the methods which he expects his players to follow. 16 Dec 2009
Benitez Calls for Reds Passion

Benitez Calls for Reds Passion

An exasperated Rafael Benitez has pleaded with his players to show backbone as Liverpool's crisis worsens. 15 Dec 2009
Rafa Reeling After Another Late Show

Rafa Reeling After Another Late Show

Rafael Benitez was left reeling from another Champions League horror show for Liverpool as they again conceded a late goal to go down 2-1 at home to Fiorentina. 10 Dec 2009
Benitez Makes Champions League Vow

Benitez Makes Champions League Vow

Rafael Benitez has vowed to take Liverpool back into the Champions League as they prepare for the embarrassment of a dead rubber against Fiorentina tomorrow. 9 Dec 2009
Rafa Thinks Luck Is Changing

Rafa Thinks Luck Is Changing

Rafael Benitez believes Liverpool's luck is turning as he revealed his gratitude to injured players who are forcing themselves through the pain barrier to salvage the club's season. 1 Dec 2009