Rafa agent rejects Juve link

Reds boss happy to continue at Anfield

By Simone Bargellini   Last updated: 25th January 2010   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Rafa agent rejects Juve link

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Rafa Benitez's agent has played down reports his client is being lined up to replace Ciro Ferrara as Juventus coach.

Both men have come under pressure and criticism at their present employers, with Juventus' struggles this season in many senses echoing Liverpool's.

The Old Lady were expected to mount a title tilt this term but like Liverpool are badly off the pace as they currently sit in sixth place.

A 2-1 defeat to Roma at the weekend has only increased the pressure on Ferrrara, with many speculating he is working on borrowed time in Turin.

Benitez is known to be admired in the Juventus boardroom but his agent, Manuel Garcia Quilon, is loath to be drawn into hypothetical scenarios.

On the contrary he claims Benitez is very much committed to Anfield, while at the same time conceding things can change very quickly in football.

"This hypothesis is not correct because Rafa has a four-year contract with the Reds. His figure is very important there, the idols of the fans are Gerrard, Torres and Benitez," he told calciomercato.it.

"At Juventus next summer? I don't know what can happen between now and four to five months.

"In football, everything changes very quickly, but the basic principle is that Rafa has another four-year contract with Liverpool."

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Stevie Campbell says...

I'm sorry to have to say it, but Rafa's had long enough and with the exception of Torres, his signings have been a dissaster. Along with Dossena and the blonde Russian tennis player; half the team should go; Leiva, Ngog, Riera, Babbel, spearing, Kirgiakos, Insua. None of these are international-class players, not playing for Liverpool anyway. Please Rafa, play Gerard and Mascherano in the centre, two wingers and two centre forwards - lets have a go!!!

Posted 11:21 26th January 2010

Segran Moodley (Liverpool fan) says...

After a long time we have heard some good news for Liverpool, please ask Rafa to take Lucas as well on his way out

Posted 11:09 26th January 2010

Tommy Burns says...

Lee, Aaron & Miller good on you! More Liverpool fans venting their frustration on the Media's washing line! Its funny how the you three were most probably thinking RB was one of the best when we went top in the PL last season with 2 games to go! If you look at how far RB has taken us since Houllier then you'll appreciate the magnitude of his success, look at the stats for your own benefit. All top teams this season have suffered as a result of the PL increased competiviness. Man Utd aren't going to sack AF because they've struggled for consistency are they! Every manager makes mistakes when it comes to transfers & tactics but I suppose you think you could do a better job! Or do you think Jurgen Klinsman will be our saviour! Aaron - btw you mentioned boring tactics. Last season we accumulated the highest points tally for 18 years! BORING! Won 9 Successive home games, last achieved in 1990 by a Liverpool team! BORING! Went 31 league games unbeaten at home! BORING! Scored 22 goals in the opening 7 fixtures this season! BORING! Torres scoring 50 league goals in only his 72 appearance! BORING! Come on mate your opinions are purely based on mere and poor observations from media sources such as The Sun & Jamie Redkanpp!

Posted 10:50 26th January 2010

John Buchanan says...

Please Please Rafa don't go !! God forbid but If you go to Juve Liverpool might actually get someone who knows what they're doing

Posted 10:49 26th January 2010

Amar K (liverpool fan) says...

I believe that Rafa will soon have to leave, he's on a managerial style that I think he only believes in. Awful state of football. Also poor man management. Though, I do not believe he will join Juventus.

Posted 10:08 26th January 2010

Lee Moore (Liverpool fan) says...

be a good idea for rafa to find a new club liverpool are going the same way as houilier did backwards seem to be long balling it too much which is not how liverpool became the best team in europe over the previous 5 seasons

Posted 22:51 25th January 2010

Aaron Basha (Liverpool fan) says...

please please juventus take him,,, hopefully he'l leave and juventus will compensate liverpool...win win situation, benitez's boring tactics ( 1 striker) and overloading the midfield, shall work wonders in boring serie A..

Posted 22:30 25th January 2010

Nick Baker (Manchester United fan) says...

Good thinking, Rafa. Take on a great European club that is having problems with its manager. Sound familiar?? Beware, Juve!!

Posted 22:27 25th January 2010

Miller Knott (Liverpool fan) says...

Get rid of Rafa. Let Hicks and Gillet get rid of themselves, and move forward.

Posted 22:22 25th January 2010

Fred Dunn (Cheltenham Town fan) says...

Please dont go Rafa and keep playing lucas the rest of the prem would be counting on this to keep you out of the top 4!!!!! Also we all love talking about the quality signings you make ( apart from Torres whose class and alonso but you mucked that one up) so please dont go Rafa.

Posted 22:22 25th January 2010
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