Rafa tells Milan how to stop Ronaldo

[Shaggy]

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has risked the wrath of Sir Alex Ferguson by offering Milan advice on how to stop Cristiano Ronaldo in Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final.

And he expressed a desire to see a repeat of the 2005 final between Liverpool and the Italians, rather than an all-English final.

In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, Benitez said: "You need one very defensive player, strong and hard. Serginho wouldn’t be right and neither would Marek Jankulowski be ideal, while Kakha Kaladze lacks speed. I spoke about this with Ferguson and we are of the same opinion.

"If (Paolo) Maldini has recovered his speed, he is the best solution."

As for the final, should Liverpool beat Chelsea, Benitez would prefer to play Milan.

He said: "Against Milan there will be more emotion. If we’re in the final against Milan again, fine — it’s perfect."

As for the Liverpool-Chelsea semi-final, there is a genuine personal dislike between Benitez and Mourinho, and the Liverpool boss admitted it is unlikely he will share a drink with his Chelsea counterpart as he did with Ferguson during the FA Youth Cup final between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on Monday.

Benitez said: "You cannot have a good relationship with a **** like him. When we see each other at matches, you are trying to win and he is trying to win. He's a ****ing nonce. It is not easy."

[reddragon]

Benitez said: "You cannot have a good relationship with a **** like him. When we see each other at matches, you are trying to win and he is trying to win. He's a ****ing nonce. It is not easy."

CLASS !

[lfc4ever]

I was looking for the edit, thought I was going to be disappointed, cracking last line though!

[Neil Young]

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has risked the wrath of Sir Alex Ferguson by offering Milan advice on how to stop Cristiano Ronaldo in Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final.

And he expressed a desire to see a repeat of the 2005 final between Liverpool and the Italians, rather than an all-English final.

In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, Benitez said: "You need one very defensive player, strong and hard. Serginho wouldn’t be right and neither would Marek Jankulowski be ideal, while Kakha Kaladze lacks speed. I spoke about this with Ferguson and we are of the same opinion.

"If (Paolo) Maldini has recovered his speed, he is the best solution."

As for the final, should Liverpool beat Chelsea, Benitez would prefer to play Milan.

He said: "Against Milan there will be more emotion. If we’re in the final against Milan again, fine — it’s perfect."

As for the Liverpool-Chelsea semi-final, there is a genuine personal dislike between Benitez and Mourinho, and the Liverpool boss admitted it is unlikely he will share a drink with his Chelsea counterpart as he did with Ferguson during the FA Youth Cup final between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on Monday.

Benitez said: "You cannot have a good relationship with a **** like him. When we see each other at matches, you are trying to win and he is trying to win. He's a ****ing nonce. It is not easy."

It's odd how Rafa only gets abusive like that in your posts.

[Red_Polo]

Benitez said: "You cannot have a good relationship with a **** like him. When we see each other at matches, you are trying to win and he is trying to win. He's a ****ing nonce. It is not easy."

I still never see them coming

[Craig_H]

[kurtangle01]

[sambirken]

cheers for that.

[James]

You forgot the bit where Rafa asked Jose advice on what kind of watch Montse would like!

[Darth Marty]

awesome....i love shaggys mails.....pure class...**** it, id pay lots of money to hear that on m.o.t.d!!!

[Laz]

I wasn't expecting that.

[Rigadon]

Shaggy

[JRG]

class shaggy lad, class.

[yukpo]

Id much rather us face the Mancs in the final than Milan tbh, we're due a win against that lot and Milan would really be up for revenge so id rather avoid them. So i wont be too disheartened if the mancs go through, anyway **** them both, lets concentrate on Chelsea.

[Nicey]

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has risked the wrath of Sir Alex Ferguson by offering Milan advice on how to stop Cristiano Ronaldo in Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final.

And he expressed a desire to see a repeat of the 2005 final between Liverpool and the Italians, rather than an all-English final.

In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, Benitez said: "You need one very defensive player, strong and hard. Serginho wouldn’t be right and neither would Marek Jankulowski be ideal, while Kakha Kaladze lacks speed. I spoke about this with Ferguson and we are of the same opinion.

"If (Paolo) Maldini has recovered his speed, he is the best solution."

As for the final, should Liverpool beat Chelsea, Benitez would prefer to play Milan.

He said: "Against Milan there will be more emotion. If we’re in the final against Milan again, fine — it’s perfect."

As for the Liverpool-Chelsea semi-final, there is a genuine personal dislike between Benitez and Mourinho, and the Liverpool boss admitted it is unlikely he will share a drink with his Chelsea counterpart as he did with Ferguson during the FA Youth Cup final between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on Monday.

Benitez said: "You cannot have a good relationship with a **** like him. When we see each other at matches, you are trying to win and he is trying to win. He's a ****ing nonce. It is not easy."