Latest Rafa Benitez news and reports from This Is Anfield

OSLO, NORWAY - Monday, August 1, 2011: Liverpool's owner John W. Henry during a preseason friendly match against Valerenga at the Ulleval Stadion. (Photo by Vegard Grott/Propaganda)

FSG must be ambitious and not refuse the opportunity available this summer

May 26, 2015

In the aftermath of Liverpool’s poor 2014/15 season, and with strong options available, Jack Lusby says FSG must be bold in replacing Brendan Rodgers.

MADRID, SPAIN - Wednesday, February 25, 2009: Liverpool's players line-up for a team group photograph before the UEFA Champions League First Knock-Out Round against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. Back row L-R goalkeeper Pepe Reina, Albert Riera, Martin Skrtel, Dirk Kuyt, Xabi Alonso, Fernando Torres. Front row L-R: Alvaro Arbeloa, Jamie Carragher, Yossi Benayoun, Fabio Aurelio and Javier Mascherano. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

The Devolution of Liverpool’s Spine

Jan 13, 2015

CARDIFF, WALES - SATURDAY, MAY 13th, 2006: Liverpool's Steven Gerrard and manager Rafael Benitez lift up the FA Cup after victory over West Ham United after the FA Cup Final at the Millennium Stadium. (Pic by Jason Roberts/Propaganda)

Video: Rafa Benitez recalls working with Steven Gerrard at Liverpool

Jan 3, 2015

Upon Steven Gerrard’s announcement that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, former Reds boss Rafa Benitez has spoken about the time he spent working with the midfielder.

SOFIA, BULGARIA - Tuesday, November 25, 2014: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers during a press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group B match against PFC Ludogorets Razgrad at the Vasil Levski National Stadium (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Is Brendan Rodgers Learning the Value of Experience at Liverpool?

Dec 4, 2014Dec 4, 2014

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Sunday, February 21, 2010: Liverpool's manager Rafael Benitez prepares to see his side take on Manchester City during the Premiership match at the City of Manchester Stadium. (Photo by: David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

The Pros and Cons of a Potential Rafa Benitez Return to Liverpool

Nov 18, 2014Nov 18, 2014

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 17, 2014: Liverpool's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring the first goal against Southampton during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Rafa Benitez explains Fernando Torres’ helping hand in Liverpool signing Raheem Sterling

Sep 15, 2014

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Friday, July 26, 2013: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers during a press conference at the Plaza Athenee Hotel ahead of their preseason friendly match against Thailand. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Analysing Liverpool’s transfer success and failure — which manager was shrewdest?

Aug 9, 2014

LONDON, ENGLAND - Monday, May 5, 2014: Liverpool's Lucas Leiva looks dejected looks dejected as Crystal Palace score the third goal during the Premiership match at Selhurst Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Lucas Leiva: Is this Goodbye?

Jun 16, 2014

Pepe Reina “will fight for his position at Liverpool”

Jun 12, 2014

Lessons Learned: Why Liverpool must avoid a repeat of 2002 and 2009

May 22, 2014May 20, 2014

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 13, 2014: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho Correia celebrates scoring the third goal against Manchester City with team-mate Luis Suarez during the Premiership match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Red Revival: A season to remember (However it ends)

Apr 30, 2014

HULL, ENGLAND - Sunday, December 1, 2013: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers before the Premiership match against Hull City at the KC Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Brendan Rodgers must build on great season, unlike Houllier and Benitez

Mar 4, 2014

Liverpool, England - Thursday, February 1, 2007: Liverpool FC's new signing Alvaro Arbeloa, who joined from Spanish side Deportivo Le Coruna. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

How do Rodgers’ Liverpool compare to Rafa’s class of 2009?

Jan 23, 2014

Liverpool, England - Tuesday, March 6, 2007: Liverpool's manager Rafael Benitez and FC Barcelona's Eidur Gudjohnsen during the UEFA Champions League First Knockout Round 2nd Leg at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Rafa: Reds will beat Man United to top four finish

Jan 17, 2014

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, December 29, 2013: Referee Howard Webb during the Premiership match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Howard Webb… Again

Dec 31, 2013Dec 30, 2013

London, England - Monday, December 2, 1996: Liverpool's Robbie Fowler in action during the 2-0 Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool Cult Hero: Robbie Fowler

Feb 11, 2017Dec 25, 2013

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 26, 2013: Liverpool substitute Daniel Agger against West Bromwich Albion during the Premiership match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Report: Rafa Benitez wants Liverpool’s Daniel Agger on-loan at Napoli

Dec 17, 2013Dec 17, 2013

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Friday, August 8, 2008: Liverpool's Xabi Alonso shaks hands with manager Rafael Benitez after being substituted during a pre-season friendly match against SS Lazio at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Five of the worst Liverpool FC managerial decisions

Nov 20, 2013

Rebuilding Liverpool in English football’s shake-up

Jul 20, 2013Jul 18, 2013

The 5 year circle – Managerial stability can be catalyst for Liverpool

Jul 9, 2013

Reports in Italy: Rafa eyeing swoop for Pepe Reina to Napoli

Jun 6, 2013

Benitez was a control freak who didn’t trust his players – Bellamy

Jun 3, 2013

Saturday’s LFC Transfer Rumours: David Villa, a £50m price tag and Rafa’s knocking

Jun 1, 2013

Paper Talk: Rodgers and Rafa “on Man City’s wanted list”

Apr 28, 2013Apr 27, 2013

Rafa excited for Anfield return but keeping professional head on

Apr 18, 2013

From Rafa to Rodgers – Back to the Future

Apr 16, 2013

In Profile: Michael Owen’s Career

Mar 19, 2013

How Brendan Rodgers is becoming the new Rafa Benitez at Anfield

Feb 4, 2013Feb 4, 2013

Benitez pays tribute to Miki Roque

Jun 26, 2012

Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has paid tribute to Miki Roque following the Spanish defender’s death from cancer aged just 23.

Rafa Benitez the clear fans’ choice for LFC

May 21, 2012May 21, 2012

Opinion polls across all major Liverpool FC fans websites have revealed that former manager Rafa Benitez it the clear fans’ choice to fill the vacant hot seat at Anfield.