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Liverpool manager Rafael Benítez set to clash with Fabio Capello over Steven Gerrard
Managers have different ideas about Steven Gerrard's availability for England against Brazil in Qatar.
'Rafa Benítez has not turned into a bad manager overnight'
Five former players assess whether the manager can turn around his current catastrophic run of formJimmy CaseLiverpool 1973-81The result against Lyon was disappointing but the performance was very encouraging and showed there is still a strong spirit inside the squad. That is heartening and proves the players have not lost faith in Rafael Benítez, which gives him something to build on and the fans hope that the team can turn things around. On top of that, the squad is only going to get stronger. Steven Gerrard will eventually come back and Alberto Aquilani will soon be ready to play a full 90
Xabi Alonso defends Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez
Liverpool manager Rafael Benítez has received staunch support from Xabi Alonso in the wake of crisis at Anfield.
Liverpool FC manager Rafael Benitez looking for a miracle after Lyon draw
RAFA BENITEZ has urged his players to keep believing in miracles after Lyon’s late show left their Champions League hopes in tatters.
Champions League - Managers: Benitez rues luck
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez bemoaned his side's bad luck as a late equaliser denied them a vital Champions League victory in Lyon.
Arsène Wenger backs under-fire Rafa Benítez as 'super manager'
• Wenger calls on Liverpool to support beleaguered Benítez• 'Directors must be strong enough' to resist calls for dismissalThe Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has given backing to his under-pressure Liverpool counterpart Rafa Benítez, calling him a "super manager".Wenger, speaking to CNN, said that Benítez, whose side face Lyon in a vital Champions League tie tonight, deserved firm backing from Liverpool's board to resist calls for his dismissal."Rafa Benítez is a super manager ... We live in a world where democratic judgment is only in the present, and that's why it's very impo
Liverpool limp in to Lyon with no defence for under-fire manager Rafa
Never mind the fitness of Fernando Torres. It’s the fitness of his defenders that will be troubling Rafa Benitez most here in Lyon on Wednesday evening.
Liverpool FC manager Rafael Benitez calls upon the spirit of Marseille at Lyon
RAFA BENITEZ today called on his players to rekindle the ‘spirit of Marseille’ and secure the win to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
Liverpool limp in to Lyon with no defence for under-fire manager Rafa Benitez
Never mind the fitness of Fernando Torres. It’s the fitness of his defenders that will be troubling Rafa Benitez most here in Lyon on Wednesday evening.
Liverpool manager Rafa Benítez lacks striking options for key Lyon clash
How Rafael Benítez would kill for Robbie Keane Peter Crouch or Craig Bellamy in France to face Lyon on Wednesday.
Roberto Martinez refuses to deny calling Fergie & Co bullies - but Wigan boss has called managers to clear the air
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez today refused to deny that he had described Sir Alex Ferguson as having a group of 'faithful' managers who gang up against Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez.
Alex Ferguson and his gang 'bully' Liverpool FC manager Rafa Benitez, says Roberto Martinez
ALEX FERGUSON has been accused of bullying Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez.
Liverpool FC manager Rafa Benitez wants Wembley trophy glory
RAFA BENITEZ has banished thoughts of revenge as he bids to take a step closer to fulfilling one of his ambitions as Liverpool manager.
Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger admits Manuel Almunia faces fight for place
Arsene Wenger says Manuel Almunia faces fight with Vito Mannone and Lukasz Fabianski for Arsenal No 1 shirt.
Liverpool manager Rafael Benítez ready to give Alberto Aquilani debut against Arsenal
Alberto Aquilani could make his debut as a secondhalf substitute against Arsenal in the Carling Cup tie at the Emirates.
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