Ex-Liverpool star Berger calls for Benitez to go
Former Liverpool wideman Patrik Berger insists it is time for Rafael Benitez to leave Anfield.
The Spaniard has come under pressure for much of this season, with the team 13 points adrift of Premier League leaders Chelsea and in severe danger of failing to progress from Champions League Group E.
And the former Czech Republic international told BBC Radio 5 live: "He did ever so well for Liverpool but in my opinion, for him time is up and they should change their manager as soon as possible.
"He has spent so much money over the years - he did have success a few years ago but right now, for me, Liverpool do not look a side who can win either the Premier League or Champions League."
Berger believes Benitez is lacking options having allowed several big-name players to leave Anfield.
"In my opinion, Liverpool are not as strong as they were last year or the year before," he continued.
"If they have all the top players fit, the starting XI is very strong - but as soon as they lose two or three, they don't really have the same quality as when they had Craig Bellamy, Peter Crouch or Robbie Keane on the bench.
"They really rely on the starting XI, if they get a few injuries they are struggling. If they don't have a Steven Gerrard or (Fernando) Torres up front they really look, to me, an average side."
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Comments (19)
The man has changed a world class team into a bunch of slobs, the team should be worth 200 mil, but we don't have players to natch that figure at least I think we should be getting better results. Pat is right the man needs to exit! asap we should look into hiring Harry Redknapp.
the reason why loserpool always go downhill after finishing 2nd is because at best, 2nd is the peak for them.. so u can either maintain or drop.. and most likely u guys will drop because 2nd is a feat once every FIVE years
In Rafa We Trust No More, wit Rafa we ll neva win anytiing
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