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Liverpool FC: Rafael Benitez says let’s step it up a gear
RAFA BENITEZ has urged his players to take their form up another gear as Liverpool attempt to bring 2009 to a successful conclusion.
Liverpool and Rafael BenÃtez at crossroads as Aston Villa loom large
Liverpool's season could be defined by clash against Aston Villa on Tuesday.
Rafael BenÃtez says Liverpool must win at Aston Villa
The Liverpool manager says his team 'have to keep winning to get fourth place', starting at Villa Park tomorrowRafael BenÃtez has said that Liverpool's confidence and Champions League credentials will be under scrutiny at Villa Park tomorrow. The Spaniard is considering whether to give the midfielder Alberto Aquilani a second start in four days.Liverpool are five points behind Aston Villa after their Boxing Day win over Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa's subsequent loss to Arsenal but they have not won successive league matches since September and have several injury problems. Fáb
Steven Gerrard’s goal against Wolves will give confidence to skipper and Liverpool FC team, insists manager Rafael Benitez
RAFA BENITEZ believes Steven Gerrard’s match-winning display against Wolves will prove to be the perfect boost for the Liverpool skipper.
Rafael BenÃtez restrains optimism after Steven Gerrard's return to scoresheet
Rafael BenÃtez resembled a witness to too many false dawns. An abundance of potential turning points were presented to the Liverpool manager on Saturday but, for the first time since this campaign listed dangerously, Anfield's loudest voice of optimism latched on to none. He had every right to reserve judgment on Liverpool's fortunes.It was September when BenÃtez last oversaw back-to-back wins in the Premier League, when a fit Fernando Torres plundered five goals in victories over West Ham United and Hull City and doubts over the fragility of the Liverpool squad were buried beneath the sur
All the players are hurt by poor form, insists Liverpool FC manager Rafael Benitez
RAFAEL BENITEZ insists Liverpool’s under-performing players are hurt by their current struggles.
Liverpool FC manager Rafael Benitez confirms Alberto Aquilani is in line to face Wolverhampton Wanderers
LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has confirmed that Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani could be set for his first Reds start against Wolves on Boxing Day.
Rafael BenÃtez admits to crisis talks with Steven Gerrard over loss of form
• 'Steven knows he has to improve' says Liverpool manager• Alberto Aquilani set for first league start against WolvesRafael BenÃtez has revealed he has held talks with Steven Gerrard over the midfielder's struggle for form as he looks to the Liverpool captain and Fernando Torres to end the club's alarming slump.Liverpool host Wolves on Boxing Day having won only four times in 17 matches, with two rivals for a Champions League place, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, to follow. A miserable campaign reached what BenÃtez hopes will prove its nadir at Portsmouth last Saturday, with Gerr
Fernando Torres says it would be a mistake to sack Rafael BenÃtez
• 'The players are the people that have to find a solution'• 'Obviously we need players,' admits Liverpool strikerFernando Torres has said it would be wrong for Liverpool to sack their manager, Rafael BenÃtez, blaming himself and his fellow players for Liverpool's poor run of form."I think sacking the manager is not a solution," he said. "The manager is not playing so we have to be positive with him, try to work with him. We are the main reason, the players are the people that have to find a solution to the situation. The manager is not playing, so we have to play much better."To
Fernando Torres says Liverpool would be wrong to sack Rafael BenÃtez
• 'The players are the people that have to find a solution'• 'Obviously we need players' admits Liverpool strikerFernando Torres has said it would be wrong for Liverpool to sack their manager, Rafael BenÃtez, and blamed himself and his fellow players for Liverpool's poor run of form."I think sacking the manager is not a solution," he said. "The manager is not playing so we have to be positive with him, try to work with him. We are the main reason, the players are the people that have to find a solution to the situation. The manager is not playing, so we have to play much better."
Fernando Torres says sacking Rafael Benitez 'is not a solution' to Liverpool problems
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has said that sacking manager Rafael Benitez "is not a solution" to the club's problems.
Rafael BenÃtez forced to scrimp and scrape for reinforcements
• Liverpool manager must sell before he can buy• Spaniard keen to offload Voronin, Dossena, Degen and BabelRafael BenÃtez is facing another financial balancing act in the January transfer window as he attempts to revive Liverpool's floundering season with a budget unlikely to stretch beyond loan signings and player exchanges.The Liverpool manager is desperate for additions to improve the depth and morale of a squad languishing in eighth place in the Premier League and relegated from the Champions League to the Europa League. He is particularly keen to increase Liverpool's striking optio
Liverpool FC manager Rafael Benitez sees red over Javier Mascherano's sending off at Portsmouth
RAFA BENITEZ claimed Javier Mascherano’s sending off was the turning point as Liverpool slumped to defeat in the Premier League for the seventh time this season.
Rafael BenÃtez future looks bleak following Liverpool's dismal defeat to Portsmouth
Rafael BenÃtez's Liverpool suffered a seventh Premier League defeat of the season when they travelled to bottom club Portsmouth.
Rafael BenÃtez: 'Perfect' referee cost Liverpool victory at Portsmouth
• BenÃtez repeatedly described Lee Mason's performance as 'perfect'• Liverpool have now lost seven of their 18 league gamesAre you worried about your job, Rafael BenÃtez? With a section of the Liverpool away fans joining in the Fratton chants of, "You're getting sacked in the morning," after their embarrassing defeat, he probably should be.Immediately after the game the Liverpool manager, who only last week had assured fans of a top-four finish, was tight-lipped. "I'm worried about winning the next game," he said, with a face like an undertaker.Benitez then gave a bizarre perfor
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