Rafa Benítez: Liverpool, Gerrard, Everton, Chelsea & Secrets Of Elite Management

Rafa Benítez joins the Smith Brothers for a brilliant and revealing conversation about Liverpool, Everton, Chelsea, Champions League glory and what it really takes to manage at the highest level. Brought to you by That Prize Guy - www.thatprizeguy.co.uk Rafa opens up about his time at Liverpool, the mentality of Steven Gerrard, why he considers Gerrard the best player he ever coached, the decision to sell Xabi Alonso, working under Hicks and Gillett, winning the Champions League and the incredible attention to detail that defined his management. He also explains why he took the Everton job, and how it went with the real boss - Usmanov. What really happened behind the scenes with the club’s finances, why football fans constantly move the goalposts when it comes to “success”, and why having a plan matters more than simply spending money. There is fascinating insight into recruitment, tactics, academy development, statistics, player psychology and why the best footballers don’t always make the best coaches. And, of course, Rafa gets into the crossover between football and boxing — from preparation and repetition to composure, balance, pressure and understanding your opponent. A proper football masterclass from one of the most experienced managers of his generation. Hosted by the Smith brothers Please Subscribe below for full episodes & clips https://tr.ee/WZ2gX2U-NJ Sponsored by: That Prize Guy - visit www.thatprizeguy.co.uk Yelir - www.yelirworld.com Bingham Long UK - www.binghamlong.co.uk Produced by Zope Media Visit www.theprizeguy.co.uk for more information and prizes. #RafaBenitez #LiverpoolFC #SmithBrothersPodcast #Football #PremierLeague #StevenGerrard #ChampionsLeague