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Mixed feelings for Benitez

Nov 5th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez felt that his side had deserved at least a point from their 1-1 Champions League Group D draw at home to Atletico Madrid.

The Reds needed a controversial last-gasp penalty from Steven Gerrard to secure a share of the sp…



Benitez hails Alonso displays

Oct 29th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has praised midfielder Xabi Alonso for his excellent form since a summer move to Juventus failed to materialise.

The 26-year-old Spain international had seemed set to join the Serie A giants as the Reds sought to rai…



Key duo back to boost Reds

Oct 24th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has received a double boost in the build-up to Sunday’s crunch meeting with Chelsea after Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso were both passed fit for the trip to Stamford Bridge.

The key pair were withdrawn before the end…



Benitez hopeful over trio

Oct 23rd, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is hopeful that Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso will all be fit for Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Chelsea.

The key trio were all substituted during Wednesday’s 1-1 Champions League draw with At…



Torres sorry to miss return

Oct 22nd, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top story

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is devastated at missing out on the opportunity of making an emotional return to Atletico Madrid.

The Spain international, who moved to Merseyside from the Vicente Calderon Stadium in the summer of 2007, has been …



Benitez admits Latics surprise

Oct 20th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez admitted that his side had been surprised by the attacking play of Wigan Athletic, before the Reds eventually secured a 3-2 victory at Anfield.

The home side trailed 2-1 at the interval and needed goals in the final ten…



Reds welcome ban decision

Oct 17th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top stories

Liverpool have welcomed UEFA’s decision to allow their Champions League game with Atletico Madrid to take place in the Spanish capital next week.

Reds supporters were facing an uncertain trip to a neutral venue at least 300 kilometres away from Ma…



Neutral venue for Reds clash

Oct 14th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top stories

Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid on October 22 will be held at a neutral venue following crowd trouble at the Spanish club’s ground.

Reds striker Fernando Torres was hoping to make an emotional return to his former club in t…



Alonso praises Juve honesty

Oct 13th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top story

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has said he has no regrets over the collapse of a proposed summer transfer to Italian giants Juventus.

The 26-year-old seemed certain to move to Turin after Euro 2008, with the Reds needing to raise funds to secure…



Reds dismiss stadium story

Oct 13th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top stories

Liverpool have moved to dismiss speculation suggesting that their plans for a new stadium have been shelved due to financial concerns.

Weekend press reports had claimed that the Reds would be forced to mothball plans for a new home and instead foc…