Bizarre Bucharest welcome for Rafa
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez fielded questions about his match preparation, his future and – bizarrely – his weight on his arrival in Bucharest. Although a 1-0 lead from the first leg of the Europa League last-32 tie against Unirea Urziceni by no means guarantees the Reds progress on Thursday evening the Romanian media have been […]
Liverpool FC: Dismissive Rafael Benitez goes on the attack
RAFAEL BENITEZ has dismissed criticism of his team’s style and believes Liverpool will “step forward” in attack with the return of their more creative players. The Anfield outfit are in Bucharest to face Unirea Urziceni tonight aiming to seal progress to the last 16 of the Europa League and avoid an unwanted landmark in the […]
Benitez Confident In Romania
Liverpool take a 1-0 lead into the second leg of their UEFA Europa League tie with Unirea Urziceni. Rafael Benitez and his team are favourites to win this competition after dropping out of the Champions League in December, but he remains wary of an upset. „We have the belief and the confidence we will progress […]
Benitez waits on injured Skrtel
could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected broken toe during Thursday’s Europa League victory against Unirea Urziceni in Romania. The Slovakia international had to be substituted in the 66th minute as the Reds came from behind to win the second leg of the last-32 clash 3-1, so sealing […]
Liverpool FC latest: Ryan Babel reveals heart-to-heart with Rafael Benitez
RYAN BABEL hopes his heart-to-heart chat with Rafael Benitez can help salvage his Anfield career. Babel has endured a hugely disappointing campaign to prompt talk of an exit from Liverpool in the summer, with the player the subject of a £9million bid from Birmingham City last month. Sunday’s goalless draw against Manchester City was his […]
Benitez ready for tough Europa campaign
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has warned the club’s Europa League campaign may be something of a war of attrition. They ground out a 1-0 victory at home to Unirea Urziceni last night in a performance which will hardly set alarm bells ringing around the rest of Europe. David Ngog scored the only goal against Unirea […]
Benitez praises record-breaker Gerrard
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez hailed the contribution of captain Steven Gerrard after he became the leading English scorer in European competition in the 3-1 victory over Unirea Urziceni. The England midfielder scored the third goal – his 33rd in Europe to overtake Alan Shearer, who scored 30 for Newcastle and two for Blackburn. ‘It is […]
Benitez braced for tough campaign
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has warned the club’s Europa League campaign may be something of a war of attrition. They ground out a 1-0 victory at home to Unirea Urziceni last night in a performance which will hardly set alarm bells ringing around the rest of Europe. David Ngog scored the only goal against Unirea […]
Rescued Lions become pride of Yorkshire
A pride of lions rescued from a dilapidated eastern European zoo will get a first glimpse of their new home today – in a chilly South Yorkshire town. Doncaster may not be the Serengeti or the Masai Mara and the wildebeest and zebra are a bit thin on the ground but the wide open spaces […]
Gerrard wins Benitez praise
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez hailed the contribution of captain Steven Gerrard after he became the leading English scorer in European competition in the 3-1 victory over Unirea Urziceni. The England midfielder scored the third goal – his 33rd in Europe to overtake Alan Shearer, who scored 30 for Newcastle and two for Blackburn. „It is […]
