Premier League - Benitez back in hospital

Eurosport - Thu, 15 Jan 09:44:00 2009

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has gone back into hospital for a third operation on kidney stones, leaving assistant Sammy Lee in charge of the Premier League leaders.

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Lee said he hoped the Spaniard would be back in time for the two derby matches against Merseyside rivals Everton.

"It's a difficult time for him because you know Rafa Benitez, all he wants to do is be out there on the training pitch with his players," Lee told the club's website.

"He's going for the third operation but we're hoping it won't keep him out for too long, hopefully just a couple of days."

Liverpool host the Toffees in the league on Monday January 19 before the teams return to Anfield for their FA Cup fourth-round tie six days later.

Reuters

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  1. Get well soon Rafa, from a TRUE Liverpool fan! Come on Sammy, you did a fantastic job when you took over the responsibilities, I hope you do it again...

    From , on Thu 15 Jan 3:26AM

  2. This is football!!!no mercy at all!!!!!hahahahaah.....benitez talk to much..he said ferguson should care about his own team..BUT...benitez forgot about something...THAT IS TO TAKE CARE HIS HEALTH...NXT TIME DONT TALK NONSENSE

    From Felix, on Thu 15 Jan 3:01AM

  3. MAN UTD COMING SOON TOP OF THE TABLE IS DRIVING RAFA SICK.

    From the_simple_mind, on Thu 15 Jan 2:45AM

  4. It realy is very disturbing to read some of the comments on here about Rafa - how can you possibly wish someone ill health or death - I think this goes to show that we still have a lot of idiots out there that really are not true supporters. I support The Arsenal but join in with true football fans in wishing Rafa a speedy recovery - I really hope Liverpool win the title this year as I know the Arsenal wont and I would hate for Manu to win it they are so pig headed. I oftern wonder what kind of a manager Fergie would be if he didn't have lots of money to spend. I bet he wouldn't manage as well as Mr. Wenger thats for sure.

    From michelle.lieberman23, on Thu 15 Jan 2:11AM

  5. Hope Rafael Beneathus is ok.
    Looks like it really is "itchy bum time" for him.

    From Ed, on Thu 15 Jan 2:06AM

  6. get well boss man and bring the title home rafa and shut up the glory hunters of manchester once and 4 all

    the kopalite

    From Jason N, on Thu 15 Jan 1:22AM

  7. To all the true football supporters out there no matter what club you follow its nice to see your well wishes for Rafa I'm a Liverpool girl through & through & have loved this beautifull game for years yet I wouldn't wish harm or pain to anyone even Fergie!! Its good to know there are others out there who appreciate the game for what it is & can enjoy a game of good football even if it aint thier team doing the winning (as we've all been in that position at some stage during a season)Thank You for restoring my faith that true supporters DO exist Get well soon Rafa & keep up the good work lads the season aint over yet :)

    From swearer2008, on Thu 15 Jan 12:39AM

  8. He's afraid of Manchester United.

    From Ivson F, on Thu 15 Jan 12:09AM

  9. I hope they keep him in hospital untill the end of the season,then we might stand a chance of winning the premier league.

    From mrferrari, on Wed 14 Jan 11:48PM

  10. As a Man U fan I find the comments about RAFA from so called Man U FOOTBALL fans a tad disturbing. I hope the guy gets better soon, but that don't mean I have to like him.

    From Marcus, on Wed 14 Jan 11:26PM

  11. its only kidney stones,nothing to worry about, if i was a man u fan i,d be far more worried about Fergusons purple nose, sure sign of liver damage from the drink

    From puff the magic tampon, on Wed 14 Jan 11:26PM

  12. Life long magpie fan ,won nothing just keep praying ,best wishes to benitez ,just got to admire his work wish someday it could be us ,speedy recovery rapha from mike NUFC

    From Michael, on Wed 14 Jan 11:24PM

  13. I wish you soeedy recovery Rfael,get well soon and see united take the top from you man,that's the way it is coach!

    From madelphine, on Wed 14 Jan 11:06PM

  14. TO BALI B- ITS A SHAME YOU EVEN DRAW BREATH,YOU SAD SAD TW%T,HOPE WHEN YOU EVER VISIT HOSPITAL,YOUR DOC/NURSE AINT FROM LIVERPOOL! MORON. SPEEDY RECOVERY RAFA AND LETS KICK SOME UTD BUTT!!

    From steve_ash98, on Wed 14 Jan 10:53PM

  15. what a shame other comments here are pathertic,idont believe that in this part of the world we still have racist people like this,this is sport the game which bring people together,what is it to do with Rafa being an immigrant,poor minded people lack of education makes some of you blind.who ever wins the prem deserve it,lets enjoy the game and have respect regargless of which team you support,whishing Rafa a speedy recovery god bless him james masuku L.F.C fan.

    From javasmsk, on Wed 14 Jan 10:51PM

  16. DEAR OH DEAR,THEM SCOUSERS ARE AT IT AGAIN,WELL I NEVER,BACK PAGE HEADLINES IN TOMORROWS PRESS- ROONEY SEALS IT FOR UTD!!! HOORAY HOORAY, BUT WAIT A MIN ,HE'S FROM LIVERPOOL!! FUNNY THAT, SO ARE PREM CHAMPIONS AND CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WINNERS 2009 . ROCK ON RAFA!!

    From steve_ash98, on Wed 14 Jan 10:43PM

  17. ronaldo is da BEST

    From Tahyean, on Wed 14 Jan 10:40PM

  18. all you filthy scummers at old trafford want to stop trying to appear funny. your not. and when the press get hold of what went on in the caribean a few years ago with one of your players. its the rest of us that will be doing the laughing. ex player david wilson talks too much. too much for your lots good.

    From John Hartley, on Wed 14 Jan 10:24PM

  19. GH7432 Post92:
    people like you should just keep there mouths shut if that the only drivel you can come out with you aint a football supporter but u are a sick individual to wish death or pain on anyone ..... firstly even as a Utd fan so what if Rafa has had a dig at fergie im sure Fergie isnt going to lose sleep and Rafa is entitled to his opinion but He is a human being and a first class manager irrelevant of who he manages so i wish him all the best and a speedy recovery ....some people need to grow up !!

    From Eagle3777, on Wed 14 Jan 10:24PM

  20. Get well soon Rafa.

    From donneysbeck, on Wed 14 Jan 10:04PM
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