標題: This could be Rafa last season in Liverpool ... [打印本頁] 作者: garyson 時間: 2008-1-14 07:51 PM 標題: This could be Rafa last season in Liverpool ...
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has revealed the clubheld talks with Jurgen Klinsmann about taking over from Rafael Benitezas manager.
Benitez has been under pressure this season with theclub struggling in the Champions League and faltering in the PremierLeague title race.
"We attempted to negotiate an option," Hicks told the Liverpool Echo.
"It was as an insurance policy, to have him become manager if Rafa left for Real Madrid or other rumoured clubs."
Hicks added: "Or in case our communication spiralled out of control for some reason."
Klinsmann's services have now been secured by Bayern Munich and he will take over the German club at the end of this season.
The confirmation of talks between Klinsmann and hisbosses will come as a blow to Benitez, who has publicly stated hisdesire to remain in charge at Anfield after upsetting Hicks and fellowLiverpool owner George Gillett earlier this season.Benitez criticised the duo about their transfer policyand the Spaniard's remarks angered both owners and put his position injeopardy.
The side's indifferent form this season has not helpedBenitez's cause with a 4-1 win over Marseille in their last group gameof the Champions League needed to book their place in the knockoutstages.
The Reds are 12 points off the top of the Premier Leaguetable, while being knocked out of the Carling Cup by Chelsea and beingtaken to a replay by struggling Luton in the FA Cup third round.
