2021/22 Rafael Benitez

[Kurt.]

In or out this week lads ??

 

[stevie blott]

Coleman, Iwobi, DCL, Richarlison are all out for tomorrow...ouch...

Be surely a real tough game even without injuries.
Benitez will be a miracle worker if we get a point there.
Utft !!

 

[MikeH72]

Coleman, Iwobi, DCL, Richarlison are all out for tomorrow...ouch...

Didn’t we already know that?

 

[ToffeeTim]

Didn’t we already know that?

Maybe not Iwobi, but we knew about the rest

 

[Dixieslaces]

In or out this week lads ??

personally, Ive not be IN at all this week, missus has been away

 

[COYBL25]

? You can't just make stuff up and pass it off as an argument. Well, I mean you can, but it makes you a Tory

I personally don`t have a problem, with people making stuff and passing it off as an argument or fact, after all @davek has been doing it for years.

 

[Egil Olsen]

Spot on mate. ?

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We appreciated your support for Benitez in the James thread but look forward to the same level of support in here.

How do you think the manager will set up against Manchester United and do you think that we will win too?

You mix apples and pears. My support for Benitez in JR's thread is about what is a sensible model, and how we as a club can get better. Having a very expensive player, who struggles to get his body in top form in the world's most intensive league for a team that ends up in the middle of the table, does not make sense.

From the posts it is clear that I have not actively participated in the polarized debate, except for a few posts where I have pointed out that it is too early to conclude, and that Benitez is known for being a coach who breathes football and is good at organizing teams. Ancelotti is in many ways the opposite of Benitez.

I have also mentioned Nils Arne Eggen. I reckon you've heard of him, and he recently turned 80. He has received UEFA's highest honorary award, and is classified together with coaches such as Alex Fergusen, Rinus Michels, etc. Perhaps one of the best coaches of all time. At least the top 10.

 

[Death]

Benitez Pre Man Utd Press Conference

Benitez on DCL/Coleman/Gomes/Richarlison
I saw in the press people talking about him Seamus Coleman & Dominic but they are not ready yet - same goes for Richarlison & Andre Gomes.
They are training little by little but they are not ready for this game

Benitez On Richarlison future
Yesterday I had lunch with him and he was happy, we talked about the future and his situation. It was a very nice conversation and everything was positive

Benitez on his previous Old Trafford record
Obviously when you win against a good team, it's massive & you have very good memories
It will be a tough game against a very good team. They have so many good players that any one can make the difference.

Benitez On Ronaldo
I think Cristiano is a great professional, we have to keep an eye on him, but we have to keep an eye on the rest of the team.
We have to concentrate from the first minute until the last minute.

Benitez On Townsend
Andros is a player I knew well at Newcastle, it's someone that's very keen to learn and work hard. He's the type of player Everton fans love, because he gives everything on the pitch and has quality, We talk about that [goals and assists]. He has to give more assists, he has to score more goals, but he has to help his team as he is doing. If you have the quality and work hard, you can be successful


Benitez on Man Utd's late goals habit
They can score goals at any time because they have so much quality. I will say 'lucky' but they also have the quality to score at any time

More On Ronaldo from Benitez
If you name any of the other players that can play, I'm sure the offensive players, all of them, can score & make the difference on their own. You can't just focus on one player even as good as Cristiano. We have to have a game plan to stop them & score goals, When I was coaching him in Real Madrid, he was one of the best professionals. He was always training, taking care of his body. He was an example, It will be good to see him, but away from our goal, He's a great finisher, every game he has chances and scores goals.


Benitez On differences in the league
The style, a lot of people want to play from the back and talk about possession. It seems that the mantra of positive football on the front foot, what you have to do is play well and win games. You can do it in different ways

Benitez On Doucoure
It's very clear he has the energy and potential to get into the box. Sometimes I've told him 'go, don't drop off too much because you can be a threat in attack.' He's doing well and focused on that, so I'm really pleased. That is an extra motivation for any player

More On Townsend from Benitez
Normally good professionals improve. You analyse little things and details, and they will improve. Andros is a player that is intelligent and a hard worker, he's trying to improve his game every day. He's a good example for Gordon, Gray and Iwobi.


Benitez on demands of EFC squad
Normally the good professionals, they improve. I remember some in the past were complaining but years after they said it was their best years
You have to push a little bit, nicely, and the players will improve.

Benitez On defence challenge against United
The game against Villarreal was a good example. Little by little they could manage and were more dangerous on the counter.
We have to adapt to our players, but we will try to be strong in defence and obviously try to score goals


Benitez On settling at Everton
I'm really pleased. As you say, I am at home. They treated me really well from day one, everybody is happy with the way things are going on.
Really I am feeling like I'm at home


Benitez On Gray/Townsend influence
I want to praise players, because I think we talk about Andros and Demarai. I am pleased with Lonergan, Begovic and Rondon also.
Andros and Demarai are taking the credit, but I think the others are doing a great job also.


Benitez On Gbamin
JP is training again so is fully fit, he's ok. Some players are still not available, but Gbamin is good news because we needed bodies


Benitez on quarantine exceptions for South American players
We know that there are new rules & we are encouraging our players to have the double vaccine. We try to advise the players to have it because it will be easier for the international duty. It's helpful for everyone, Yerry has a double vaccine & Salomon has a special situation that we are dealing with the [Venezuelan] federation so we will be fine


Benitez On Iwobi
I will say that he has a little problem, I don't know if he will be available for tomorrow. I think the fans appreciate that he's giving everything on the pitch,
we are working with him specifically on movement. I think he's improving, and we can still improve him. In terms of his future, his attitude, the way he's playing, I am really pleased. He has so much potential. I think he will be a much better player at the end of the season

#AtHome

 

[Kaiser Soysauce]

Benitez On settling at Everton
I'm really pleased. As you say, I am at home. They treated me really well from day one, everybody is happy with the way things are going on, except for @Lord Buckethead, he really doesn't like me.

 

[Earwigjoe]

There is no such thing as being a dinosaur mate - is Diego Simeone a dinosaur? Is Moyes a dinosaur?

Ranieri won the league playing like a "dinosaur".

Whereas we had two "school of science" men in Martinez and Silva who whipped up embarassing football that were both taking us into the relegation zone.

???? No Moyes and Simeone are both very good managers they both have grit. Theres plenty of managers about though that are dinosaurs of the game and their best days are long behind them though ie. O'Neill, Dalglish, Souness, Hughes, Allardyce, Hoddle, Vialli and Scolari.

 

[Nyhus]

Coleman, Iwobi, DCL, Richarlison are all out for tomorrow...ouch...

What about Gbamin, was he mentioned at all?

 

[twoblue]

Who wants Everton to fail mate ?

Kopites. Mainly

Gravy tits has been etched from my memory.
This fella will be too.

Team's been doin ok ....much like when Fat Sam was here.

lets remember how bad the football was with fat Sam

 

[twoblue]

???? No Moyes and Simeone are both very good managers they both have grit. Theres plenty of managers about though that are dinosaurs of the game and their best days are long behind them though ie. O'Neill, Dalglish, Souness, Hughes, Allardyce, Hoddle, Vialli and Scolari.

Huddle was incredibly progressive for the time

 

[ForeverBlue92]

???? No Moyes and Simeone are both very good managers they both have grit. Theres plenty of managers about though that are dinosaurs of the game and their best days are long behind them though ie. O'Neill, Dalglish, Souness, Hughes, Allardyce, Hoddle, Vialli and Scolari.

I don't know how you cam lump Benitez in with them mate and not Moyes when prior to West Ham Moyes was sacked at every club he was at including relegating Sunderland.

I just dont think you are giving the fella a fair crack of the whip.

 

[Kaiser Soysauce]

Gives the other lads a chance though which is great for morale.

You know what would be great for morale? Moshiri contacting Sly Stallone, putting him through his coaching badges and getting him on the coaching staff. Can you imagine Rambo/Rocky/Judge Dredd/John Spartan on the touch line?!

Can you imagine the ball boy when this comes running at him?!