I think main thing with Benitez is he's really hit or miss when buying players, with the money hes spent, he should definitely have more quality in his squad than what he has right now.

Holgerius

Sweden16951 Posts

November 26 2009 20:25 GMT

#1142

I don't think one should blame Benitez so hard for Liverpool's failure. If you look at the squad, it's really not that good IMO.

white_box921

United Kingdom967 Posts

November 26 2009 21:14 GMT

#1143

he has enough time to fix his squad. He has basically bought the whole current squad apart from the obvious liverpool homegrown.

ilj.psa

Peru3081 Posts

November 26 2009 21:35 GMT

#1144

if alonso had stayed there woudlnt be rumors about him being sacked, also he bough Aquilani in replacement but was injured. there are a lot of factors that are beyond him that are causing liverpool to suck

white_box921

United Kingdom967 Posts

November 26 2009 21:37 GMT

#1145

he knew Aquilani was injuried and still bought him. Its not like he bought him, then got injuried.

And, he has had the most ridiculous change of left/right back probably in EPL history. Basically a set of new ones every fucking year.

Holgerius

Sweden16951 Posts

November 26 2009 21:40 GMT

#1146

Aquilani is btw awesome when he's not injured. Which he unfortunately is all the time

. I have no idea why any team wanted to buy him from Roma with the injury history that he has.

zulu_nation8

China26351 Posts

November 26 2009 21:59 GMT

#1147

Insua is probably the worst first team defender in the EPL. That greek guy Liverpool has is not too far behind either.

Waxangel

United States33708 Posts

November 26 2009 23:07 GMT

#1148

Man, I thought finnan and riise were fine. Not the most dynamic players, but they knew how to work with Carragher and they played unexceptional but solid D. All the fullbacks liverpool have been through have been alright, but not an improvement or worth the shake up (or money).

SoMuchBetter

Australia10606 Posts

November 26 2009 23:16 GMT

#1149

liverpool is getting the results that the rest of the team deserves when torres and gerrard are injured.
rafa should be sacked

snarl

Canada812 Posts

November 26 2009 23:26 GMT

#1150

they can't afford to sack him lolo he signed a new contract recently

also i don't think anyone outstanding would really want take his position anyway

n3m0

Portugal247 Posts

November 26 2009 23:44 GMT

#1151

Liverpool would only be a team to fear if they went to the next stage of the competition.. They never do well when they have to face several teams to go through.. Like in Premier League they always suck... If they had gone through this stage of Champions league I think we would be seeing a very different tactical approach by Benitez. He's got great results in the past after group stage :p

PhilGood2DaY

Germany7424 Posts

November 27 2009 12:55 GMT

#1152

On November 27 2009 01:07 Kaolla wrote:

Show nested quote +

barca is nothing without henry ... BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD!!!!!!! (especially with his hands)

Hi kaolla <3

how ya doin ?

little troll =P

niteReloaded

Croatia5282 Posts

November 28 2009 14:30 GMT

#1153

I'm beginning to realize the words valencia players said when benitez left them:
"he's a world class tactician, but as a human being, he left us nothing to remember."

or something along those lines.

He seems like one of those guys in love with their own brain and the superior logical ability that often separates them from people.
The attitude IdrA for example seems to have too.

BloodDrunK

Bangladesh2767 Posts

November 28 2009 14:34 GMT

#1154

On November 28 2009 23:30 niteReloaded wrote:
I'm beginning to realize the words valencia players said when benitez left them:
"he's a world class tactician, but as a human being, he left us nothing to remember."

or something along those lines.

He seems like one of those guys in love with their own brain and the superior logical ability that often separates them from people.
The attitude IdrA for example seems to have too.

that is a very good talent to have.

Sadir

Vatican City State1176 Posts

November 28 2009 14:58 GMT

#1155

just stumbled on this vid again...hihi

Boblion

France8043 Posts

November 28 2009 15:59 GMT

#1156

Okocha was a great player and that video made me laugh. Poor Kahn lol

Ra.Xor.2

United States1784 Posts

November 28 2009 16:57 GMT

#1157

Robin Van Persie's condition has been reassessed, and its horrible news for Arsenal! According to Goal.com, hes going to be sidelined for 5 months. Hopefully Eduardo picks up the slack.

white_box921

United Kingdom967 Posts

November 28 2009 18:21 GMT

#1158

I cannot tell you how fucking boring villa vs spurs is..... better for me to go out I guess

Soul_Taker

United States3 Posts

November 28 2009 18:39 GMT

#1159

Liverpool really dissapointed this year. They seem to do well vs the big teams but lose to the sorry teams in The CL and PL. Injuries really hurt them esp. when ur best players are taking the brunt of them. Chelsea is indeed looking the strongest out of anyone right now and with their Argentinian star looking to get transfered to them in January, you better believe they are trying to make a statement and whip some behind. Benitez is a great coach for Liverpool and has done alot more than most coaches can boast. The TEAM, not him has had an off year and again, with the injuries they team had to deal with you cannot knock them for wha they've done.They've coped as well as they could have and i applaude them for their efforts. Next year will be interesting to watch. I hope Rafa sticks with the Liverpool and he takes them back gallantly in to the CL.

YOU WILL NEVER WALK ALONE RAFA!!!