An impending return to Merseyside for the second ex-Liverpool manager to lose his job in as many months
Liverpool supporters are still in mourning over the loss of Jurgen Klopp this summer, even if he won’t probably be the only former Red on the market at the conclusion of the season.
The RC Celta report on Rafael Benítez and his staff’s departure states, “After eight months of absolute dedication and total commitment, but in which the team has not obtained the results expected by the club.”
Following Roy Hodgson’s resignation from Crystal Palace last month, this information validates that Rafa Benitez’s rather dismal return to Spain is now done.Given that Celta Vigo is currently two points above the relegation zone in 17th place, there are undoubtedly worries that they may miss out on promotion.
The sixty-three-year-old would have been guaranteed to keep Celta in La Liga, but he will not be able to show off his skills.
This comes after the same man led Everton to an identical defeat when winning the Champions League at Anfield in 2005.
A return to the family home on the Wirral in Merseyside is now inevitable, as the former manager of Newcastle and Chelsea still has family there.
Whether a coach who seems to be beyond his prime decides to return to the Premier League will be interesting to watch.It’s understandable that Liverpool supporters would mourn Jurgen Klopp’s departure, but it seems Rafa Benitez’s stint at Celta Vigo hasn’t gone as expected either. With concerns about relegation looming, Benitez’s return to the Premier League might be intriguing to follow, especially considering his ties to Merseyside.
