Rafa Benitez: Last News

Ibrox backline has yet to concede a league goal in seven outings – breaking a 114-year-old Scottish record – ahead of today’s trip to face Hibs at Easter Road.Gerrard says his coaching staff and players must share the credit.But the former Liverpool hero insists his squad can still improve in terms of being hard to break down –
something he learned from the likes of Rafa Benitez, Gerard Houllier and Roy Hodgson at Anfield.He said: “I’ve got nothing but admiration for Rafa but I’ve tried to lean on and take aspects of what I’ve learned from all my coaches.“Hodgson is a fantastic defensive coach and Houllier sets up very similar to Rafa.“The main credit needs to go to the coaching staff and the players here.“We’re the ones who put the work in

Steven Gerrard move players on during the transfer 
window. A deal for Murphy, who has just one year left on his Magpies contract, is some way off but 
Gerrard is an admirer of the wideman who was signed by former Toon gaffer Rafa Benitez for £12million in 2017.Murphy has spent the last season-and-a-half on loan in the English Championship at both West Brom then 
Sheffield Wednesday.He scored nine goals in 44 appearances for the Owls last term.Murphy hasn’t given up hope of getting back into Steve Bruce’s side in the Premier League but Newcastle are open to offers for the former Norwich City star.A wide player ISN’T a priority for Gerrard, as he looks to add a central midfielder to his Gers squad.

Danny Murphy concedes leaving Liverpool when he did stands as a regret given their Champions League triumph later that season.

John Terry admits he clashed with Rafa Benitez during his spell at Chelsea due to his continued Liverpool references.

Steven Gerrard was told by former boss Rafa Benitez that he'd rather have £40m from Chelsea than keep the player at his beloved Liverpool.

You can picture it now.

Jamie Carragher thinks that the 2007 Champions League final could have gone differently for Liverpool if Rafael Benitez had turned to Craig Bellamy and Peter Crouch.

Newcastle United players are reportedly keen for Steve Bruce to stay as manager despite rumours suggesting the 59-year-old could be replaced in the near future.

Rafa Benitez is reportedly hopeful of sealing a return to former club Newcastle and has already identified two players he'd like to sign.