Benitez mourns sad passing of father

curiousOrange SG

BENITEZ MOURNS SAD PASSING OF FATHER

Benitez heard of his father's death in the build-up to Thursday's World Club Championship semi-final against Deportivo Saprissa, but was unable to return in time for the funeral.

He now plans to travel to Spain to see his mother and the rest of his family upon Liverpool's return from Japan.

Benitez told Liverpoolfc.tv: "I was in Madrid a couple of times because my father has been ill for the last few months.

"I was talking to my mother, sister and brother when my father died. We tried to go there but in Spain you do not have the time. They couldn't delay the funeral.

"I couldn't go so I decided to stay here. I will go and see my mother next week so for me it is perhaps better to concentrate on working. You can be very upset but if you are working sometimes you can just think about your work. My mother is there though and I will try to be with her as soon as possible.

"The only thing I can do now is try to do my best for my team and think about my father."

Everyone at Liverpoolfc.tv and the club as a whole send their deepest condolences to Rafael, his mother and the entire Benitez family at this extremely sad time.

Sad news....I hope the boys do well on Sunday to cheer him up a bit.

YNWA.

Medicated Oil SG

Condolences to Ah Ben and his family.

Hope he can make it back to Madrid with the World Club Medal.

X-men SG

He will not walk alone Wink

" FIFA are expected to announce they will be holding a minute's silence before the World Club Championship final between Liverpool and Sao Paulo as a mark of respect to the passing away of Rafael Benitez's father earlier this week. "

Medicated Oil SG

Liverpool have fixture on Monday, Wednesday and saturaday.

Ah Ben how to go home ?????????

Patrik SG

Urgent leave?
Let the assistant manager take over for the moment loh.

Poolman SG

I have to thank The FIFA for holding that minute silence .

My respect to those administrators .

Football is about making friends , not foes , so this gesture is nice . Liverpool has a few more friends .

The lads should win this Cup for their gaffer .

Go Liverpool Go !! For Benitez Senior !!!

Poolman SG

It's okay ... Liverpool is a family orientated football club , Benitez to go back to Spain and mourn the death of his father , is fine .

We know that Alex Smith can do a job just as nice as Benitez , if all things is well prepared , Benitez's presence is only a formality .