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Rafael Benitez must accept responsibility for the turmoil Liverpool are in
Rafael Benitez must stop blaming others for the mess Liverpool are in and take some responsibility himself.
Rafael BenÃtez calls for Liverpool to show 'attitude' against Reading
• BenÃtez will not underestimate lower-league opposition• Manager sees FA Cup as best chance for a trophyThe Liverpool manager, Rafael BenÃtez, has called for his side to show "attitude" against Reading in their FA Cup third-round replay at Anfield tomorrow. With the FA Cup representing one of the club's best chances of a trophy this season, BenÃtez cannot risk any embarrassment at the hands of the Championship side."We have to approach the game thinking about winning and not giving them any chances or any confidence that they can do something," he said. "In the Premier League you
Rafael BenÃtez admits Liverpool could have to sell Fernando Torres
• Failure to finish in top four could force the club's hand• 'We have to do the best for the club,' BenÃtez saysRafael BenÃtez has admitted that he cannot guarantee he will be able to keep Fernando Torres at Liverpool if the club fail to finish in the top four of the Premier League this season.The Liverpool manager said earlier in the campaign that Torres was "not for sale at any price" but has now acknowledged that key players could leave if he does not secure qualification for the Champions League. "Finishing in the top four is the key to keeping everyone together," BenÃtez sai
Rafael BenÃtez keen to keep Ryan Babel as he plans for the summer
• 'I will fight on until the end,' says Liverpool manager • BenÃtez admits he is working on limited meansRafael BenÃtez has reinforced his desire to remain at Liverpool by revealing he has commenced his transfer strategy for next summer, even though a lack of spending power at Anfield lies behind his reluctance to sell Ryan Babel this month.The Liverpool manager yesterday confirmed he is working on limited means during this transfer window, despite selling Andrea Dossena to Napoli for £4.4m and agreeing a fee of almost £2m with Dynamo Moscow for Andriy Voronin, and he may struggle to
Rafael BenÃtez and Liverpool rival Arsenal for Marouane Chamakh
• Liverpool to offer pre-contract agreement• Maxi RodrÃguez set to arrive from AtléticoLiverpool are prepared to rival Arsenal for the signature of the Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh. Rafael BenÃtez will attempt to capitalise on uncertainty surrounding the Moroccan's future with an offer of a pre-contract agreement at Anfield.The 25-year-old has been linked with Arsenal since last summer although Arsène Wenger, who is awaiting news on Nicklas Bendtner's groin injury before deciding whether to sign another forward, is yet to make a firm offer for the Moroccan.That has alerted sever
Liverpool restrict Rafael BenÃtez to loan signings in transfer window
• BenÃtez will not be able to reinvest income from sales• Maxi RodrÃguez plus one other likely to be sole additionsRafael BenÃtez will have to rely on the £1.5m capture of Maxi RodrÃguez and possibly one loan signing to revitalise Liverpool's squad during this transfer window even if the club succeed in raising more than £16m through player sales.The Liverpool manager had expected to operate this month under the same financial constraints that existed throughout 2009 at Anfield: namely, spending no more than he can bring in from sales. Even that model now seems optimistic, however,
Liverpool's Rafael BenÃtez unlikely to be flush in January transfer window
Liverpool manager Rafael BenÃtez is unlikely to be handed a significant January transfer budget.
Liverpool 'swoop' for Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rafael van der Vaart
Club could sign Rafael van der Vaart as well as his Holland team-mate Ruud van Nistelrooy, according to report.
Rafael BenÃtez seeks loan reinforcements in Madrid
• Maxi Rodriguez wants move from Atlético• Liverpool eye Real's Van Nistelrooy and Van der VaartRafael BenÃtez hopes to finalise a six-month loan of Maxi Rodriguez from Atlético Madrid. The winger wants more first-team football to assure his place in the Argentina World Cup squad.Liverpool seem set to free up capital by offloading the underperforming Andriy Voronin and his hefty salary.Other possible loan targets for Liverpool are the Real Madrid and Holland team-mates Rafael van der Vaart and Ruud van Nistelrooy, although it is unlikely Liverpool will want to foot the striker's full
Liverpool must keep good run going against Reading, says Rafael BenÃtez
• Reds have not won three games in a row since September• 'Confidence is now really high so hopefully we can continue'Rafael BenÃtez sees Liverpool's FA Cup tie at Reading as another stepping stone on the road to salvaging their season. Their dismal form before Christmas saw an early exit from the Champions League, while they slipped to a league position that seriously threatens any chance of a return to Europe's elite competition next season.But back-to-back victories over the festive season have been grasped at by BenÃtez as proof that the situation at Anfield is improving. And if
Liverpool win over Aston Villa gives Rafael Benitez's side 'fighting chance'
Jamie Carragher has described their 1-0 victory over Aston Villa as a defining moment in Liverpool's season.
Rafael Benitez celebrates Fernando Torres as one of the world's best: Liverpool FC latest
LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez joined in the celebration of Fernando Torres as one of the world’s best strikers last night.
Liverpool's Rafael Benitez '100 per cent sure' of European place
His side have moved up to seventh in the league, two points behind Aston Villa, and Rafael BenÃtez could finally afford a smile.
No sign of a thaw as Martin O'Neill loses to bête noir Rafael BenÃtez
Fernando Torres's late winner did little to improve frosty relations between the Aston Villa manager and his Liverpool counterpartAfter the complimentary pre-match comments, there was a cursory handshake and then the gloves were off. Not one of the 42,000 supporters crammed into Villa Park was going to be fooled into believing Martin O'Neill and Rafael BenÃtez have become best friends. Gareth Barry, the man at the centre of their furious row 18 months ago, has disappeared from the scene but with a place in the top four at stake this fixture threatened to reignite their rivalry.The freezing
Aston Villa v Liverpool: Champions League remains target for Rafael BenÃtez
Liverpool manager wants victory over Aston Villa to help propel team towards Champions League qualification.
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