Benitez reiterates Alonso stance

Sun, 02 Aug 23:11:16 2009

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez on Sunday night insisted he wants Xabi Alonso to stay at Anfield.

Reports in Spain have indicated Real Madrid are as keen as ever to sign the midfielder.

But, following Sunday night's 3-0 loss to Espanyol, Benitez said: "He is our player and we want him to stay."

Benitez saw his side suffer a heavy defeat in a pre-season friendly on Sunday night, as former Chelsea forward Ben Sahar scored twice against a strong Liverpool team, captained by Steven Gerrard.

Alonso came off the bench for the closing minutes and it remains unclear whether he will start the season with Liverpool.

Benitez brushed off the setback of losing in a match which was set up to officially open Espanyol's new stadium.

"Nobody likes losing like that, but it's pre-season so it doesn't matter. I'm not worried about it," he said.

Asked if Javier Mascherano, who has been linked with Barcelona, will leave, Benitez said: "No."

 

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  1. clivewilliamson; Sir Winston Churchill; bryjones71;­­­­­ Margaret Thatcher; mp.murdock; The Fat Spannish­­­­ Waiter; 'Lord Nelson! Lord Beaverbrook!­­­ johnsack27;­ Sir Anthony Eden! Clement Attlee! Henry­­­ Cooper! mikeyhi2; Danny J (T osser) Gareth;­ monson.theNob.

    Your­ boys­ took­ one hell­ of a­ beating.
    Haaaaaaaaa !

    From Mmmm000se, on Mon 3 Aug 7:46AM

  2. raymand_78 is absolutely right, I'm a Man Utd fan,­ but I was shouting and cheering as much as any scouser­ when they did 'THE' comeback against Milan.­ We'll still take the record though, United champs­ (yet) again. Suck it up Liverpool!

    From optimus prime, on Mon 3 Aug 5:00AM

  3. I totally agree with mg914sy & c41ng0ku, I'm­ also a ManUtd fan. Obviously everyone would like to see­ their beloved team to win and not to loose, but have a­ little bit of respect to others. Would you speak to­ your own family members or even to your parents in such­ language. Football is a wonderful game that meets all­ kinds off people from various walks of life. So­ appreciate the game and appreciate each other with­ respect. I can't understand why YAHOO is not­ screening foul language...

    From raymand_78, on Mon 3 Aug 4:47AM

  4. RF - Keep both of them ! LFC got to win EPL this year !­ If you sell them you won't be able to buy other­ players because their clubs will impose hefty transfer­ fee. If RM and Barcelona want them so badly, they have­ to pay $30m pounds.

    From stevenkop, on Mon 3 Aug 1:56AM
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    HAHAHAHAHAHA the singing waiter laughs no more!

    From First L, on Mon 3 Aug 1:54AM

  6. mg914sy, I must admit you're a true football fan. I­ am LFC supporter, we are enemies throughout the season,­ but in our heart we are one as football fans. Cheers

    From c41ng0ku, on Mon 3 Aug 1:44AM

  7. WHY ALL THE DIRTY COMMENTS,I AM MAN UTD THRU AND THRU­ BUT I RESPECT GOOD CLEAN COMPETION,
    AND REALLY WOULD­ HATE TO SEE L'POOL LOSE SOME OF THEIR BEST­ PLAYERS,WHILE TEAMS LIKE MAN CITY TRY TO PURCHASE­ RESPECT

    From mg914sy, on Mon 3 Aug 12:29AM
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    Here is my prediction of the EPL this season:
    1-­ Chelsea
    2- Arsenal
    3- Man U
    4- Liverpool
    5- Man City
    ­ Chelsea are the only team is on the right track right­ now, They're playing so good under a new manager,­ Players are happy to play for him.
    Man U is not the­ same strong team that they used to be because of­ Ronaldo and Tevez 's departure.
    Liverpool have a­ problem with their best players in midfield that want­ to leave for another clubs.
    Therefore, Arsenal will­ sneak in the second spot.
    Chelsea will win the EPL­ easily without any serious threat.
    I expect Man City­ will finish 5 with all the big signings that they have.

    From CHI PHEO Jr. K, on Mon 3 Aug 12:22AM
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    hahaha.. Liverpool is really a loser.. Benitez was­ begging like a dog to make Alonso stayed.

    From lAzy, on Mon 3 Aug 12:17AM

  10. I'm here and you're over there,I'm not­ crying.Why on Earth should I be?

    You really are a­ stupid Man.

    Perspective and a happy life might be good­ for you sad sack.

    From paul, on Sun 2 Aug 11:53PM

  11. good to see the clever boys commenting again - well­ done retards such profound intelligence - tossers

    From sgcrf250, on Sun 2 Aug 11:52PM
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    Rafa 2 win the sack race!!!!!!!!!!!! he ain't a­ scooby doooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

    From Gary S, on Sun 2 Aug 11:52PM

  13. Dear rafascrackingup and scottdarby you are complete­ c*cks with a IQ's lower than your shoe sizes -­ assuming of couse you actually know what IQ is - waste­ your benign illiterate drivel elsewhere

    From sgcrf250, on Sun 2 Aug 11:48PM
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    Alonso and Mascherano will both leave the sinking­ ship.Start crying scouse t w a t s

    From rafascrackingup, on Sun 2 Aug 11:40PM
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    yes they all want to go , even the scouse smack head­ gerard.

    From scottdarby, on Sun 2 Aug 11:30PM
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    Rafa,you ain't a clue m8, they all want out!!!!!!!!

    From Gary S, on Sun 2 Aug 11:18PM
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