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Rafa Seeks Double Lift

Rafa Seeks Double Lift

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is aiming for a Champions League double over the next fortnight of intense activity for the Anfield club. 30 Mar 2008
Rafa: Reds Have Role to Play

Rafa: Reds Have Role to Play

RAFA Benitez believes Liverpool can still have an impact on the Premier League title race - and he is happy with them being forgotten for now. 19 Mar 2008
Rafa: Kewell's Contract Fight

Rafa: Kewell's Contract Fight

RAFA Benitez concedes that out-of-favour winger Harry Kewell could struggle to win a new contract at the club after giving his blessing for the player to join-up with Australia next week. 15 Mar 2008
Rafa Focused on Inter Test

Rafa Focused on Inter Test

Rafael Benitez today insisted he would not allow the latest twist in the club's takeover saga to affect preperation for their bid to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. 11 Mar 2008
Benitez Finally Smiling After Win

Benitez Finally Smiling After Win

Rafael Benitez believes Liverpool are finding their form at a "crucial" point in the season after they ignored boardroom turmoil to regain fourth place in the Barclays Premier League. 7 Mar 2008
Benitez Backs Gerrard Comments

Benitez Backs Gerrard Comments

RAFA Benitez insists his skipper Steven Gerrard is "100% committed to Liverpool" just an hour before completing the £18.6million permanent signing of Javier Mascherano. 1 Mar 2008
Benitez Taking Time Over Hyypia Decision

Benitez Taking Time Over Hyypia Decision

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has confirmed he will decide on the future of defender Sami Hyypia later in the season. 28 Feb 2008
Liverpool Eager to Secure Fourth Spot

Liverpool Eager to Secure Fourth Spot

Rafael Benitez is keen for Liverpool to secure fourth place before they travel to the San Siro for the second leg of the Champions League clash with Internazionale. 23 Feb 2008
Europe Is Benitez's Battleground

Europe Is Benitez's Battleground

Rafa Benitez admits that he finds it easier to influence European games than he does Premier League matches. 21 Feb 2008
Benitez Still Wary of Inter

Benitez Still Wary of Inter

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez and captain Steven Gerrard insist no one at Anfield will get carried away with tonight's stunning victory over 10-man Inter Milan. 20 Feb 2008
Battered Benitez Black and Blues

Battered Benitez Black and Blues

RAFA Benitez has reaffirmed his commitment to Liverpool as the five-time European Cup winners bid to salvage their season against the best team in Italy. 19 Feb 2008
Benitez Guards Against Cup Upset

Benitez Guards Against Cup Upset

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will draw on the memory of his side's shocking start against minnows Havant & Waterlooville to warn against complacency in their FA Cup fifth round clash with Barnsley. 16 Feb 2008
Benitez: Excuse Me?

Benitez: Excuse Me?

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes he has "the perfect excuse" for his side's lacklustre performance in the Barclays Premier League this season. 10 Feb 2008
Benitez Demands Improvement

Benitez Demands Improvement

Rafael Benitez has pleaded with his Liverpool players to "look at themselves" and make sure they improve as they skip out of the title race. 2 Feb 2008
Benitez Confident of Mascherano Deal

Benitez Confident of Mascherano Deal

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is confident the club will complete the permanent transfer of Javier Mascherano as they prepare for their Premier League clash against his former club West Ham. 30 Jan 2008
Hicks Backing Ends Benitez Rift

Hicks Backing Ends Benitez Rift

Peace has been declared at Liverpool after Tom Hicks finally backed Anfield boss Rafael Benitez in public. 26 Jan 2008
LMA Advise Under-Fire Benitez

LMA Advise Under-Fire Benitez

Rafael Benitez has been given "advice, support and encouragement" by the managers' union as the battle for control of Liverpool comes to a conclusion. 24 Jan 2008
Benitez Calls for Show of Strength

Benitez Calls for Show of Strength

Manager Rafael Benitez believes the time has come for Liverpool to show the clubs snapping at their heels they will not become an easy target in the race for Champions League qualification. 21 Jan 2008
Benitez Focuses on Result, Not Job

Benitez Focuses on Result, Not Job

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez refused to discuss his future at the club after seeing his side progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 5-0 replay win over Luton at Anfield. 16 Jan 2008
Benitez Could Take Legal Action - Expert

Benitez Could Take Legal Action - Expert

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks' admission that talks were held with Jurgen Klinsmann was "not well advised", according to a leading employment lawyer who also believes Rafael Benitez would have a strong claim for constructive dismissal. 16 Jan 2008
Klinsmann Admission 'Undermines Benitez'

Klinsmann Admission 'Undermines Benitez'

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks' admission that he held talks with Jurgen Klinsmann can only "undermine" manager Rafa Benitez. 15 Jan 2008