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Posted on Monday, 5th April 2010 by David Tully

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez explained his decision to replace Fernando Torres on 65 minutes with the scores still level at 1-1 against Birmingham City. Despite most people believing the …

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Tags: Anfield, Benfica, Birmingham City, David Ngog, Europa League, Fernando Torres, Rafa Benitez, St Andrews, Steven Gerrard
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Posted on Saturday, 3rd April 2010 by David Tully

What must Albert Riera be thinking now? Frozen out at Liverpool and his move to Spartak Moscow stalled over wage demands, the Spanish winger has alienated practically everyone at the …

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Tags: Albert Riera, Anfield, Benfica, Europa League, Lille, Liverpool, Rafa Benitez, Ryan Babel, Spain, Spartak Moscow, Vicente Del Bosque, World Cup
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Posted on Friday, 2nd April 2010 by David Tully

Rafa Benitez will be faced with a selection headache for the upcoming second leg of Liverpool’s Europa League Quarter Final tie against Benfica. Emiliano Insua was booked in the match in …

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Tags: Benfica, Chris Mavinga, Daniel Agger, Emiliano Insua, Europa League, Fabio Aurelio, John Arne Riise, Liverpool, Lyon, Martin Kelly, Nabil El Zhar, Paris St-Germain, Rafa Benitez
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Posted on Friday, 2nd April 2010 by David Tully

Eden Hazard only came to the attention of many in England after his excellent performance for Lille against Liverpool in the last 16 of the Europa League. In France, his reputation has been …

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Tags: AFC Tubize, Arsenal, Auxerre, Eden Hazard, Europa League, Lille, Lionel Messi, Liverpool, Nancy, Rafa Benitez, Real Madrid, Royal Stade Brainois, Rudi Garcia, Stephane Adam, Zinedine Zidane
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Posted on Friday, 2nd April 2010 by David Tully

Apparent Liverpool Target Lille midfielder Eden Hazard has seemingly ruled out a move to the Anfield club. The 19 year old Belgian playmaker is regarded as one of the hottest young prospects …

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Tags: Arsenal, Eden Hazard, Europa League, Ligue One, Lille, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane
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Posted on Thursday, 1st April 2010 by David Tully

I will be shocked if Lucas doesn’t start in midfield with Steven Gerrard reverting back to his support striker role against Benfica tonight, but Rafa Benitez yesterday decided to make a …

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Tags: Anfield, Barcelona, Benfica, Bolton Wanderers, Chelsea, Europa League, Liverpool, Lucas Leiva, Manchester United, Portsmouth, Premier League, Rafa Benitez, Steven Gerrard, Sunderland
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Posted on Thursday, 1st April 2010 by David Ryder

Alberto Aquilani was seen as one of the most exciting transfers to be made in last summer’s transfer window but the midfielder’s constant injury problems are beginning to make the £20m …

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Tags: Alberto Aquilani, Anfield, Arsenal, Benfica, Birmingham City, Blackburn, Damien Plessis, Europa League, League Cup, Melwood, Rafa Benitez, Stoke, Xabi Alonso
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Posted on Thursday, 25th March 2010 by David Tully

After spending €25million on players last summer, Benfica have been rewarded with one of their most successful seasons in years. They have only lost 1 game all season in the league, lying …

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Tags: Angel Di Maria, Argentina, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Beijing Olympics, Benfica, Cruzeiro, Diego Maradona, Europa League, Everton, Javier Mascherano, Javier Saviola, Jorge Jesus, Lionel Messi, Liverpool, Newell's Old Boys, Nigeria, Oscar Cardozo, Pablo Aimar, Porto, Portuguese League Cup, Rafa Benitez, Ramires, Real Madrid, Rosario Central, Sergio Aguero, Simao, Valencia, World Cup, Zaragoza
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Posted on Friday, 19th March 2010 by David Tully

After two defeats to Wigan and Lille inside a week, the past few days have been crucial ones in Rafa Benitez’s reign. I believe I am not overstating the importance of the last two matches …

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Tags: Champions League, El Nino, Europa League, Fernando Torres, Lille, Manchester United, Maxi Rodriguez, Portsmouth, Rafa Benitez, Steven Gerrard, Wigan
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Posted on Thursday, 18th March 2010 by David Ryder

Albert Riera’s verbal attack on manager Rafa Benitez could not have been more badly timed ahead of a period in which Liverpool will look to win two games that could decide the outcome of …

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Tags: Ajax, Albert Riera, Europa League, Jamie Carragher, Lille, Old Trafford, Rafa Benitez, Robbie Keane, Ryan Babel, Xabi Alonso
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