Italian job: Reds boss Benitez
AC Milan are the latest club to be linked with Liverpool manager
Rafa Benitez amid reports that coach Leonardo will be sacked.
The Brazilian took over from Carlo Ancelotti last summer and
after some encouraging results before Christmas, Milan have
struggled in recent weeks, including a 2-0 derby loss to Inter.
Milan face Manchester United in the Champions League next week
which will see DavId Beckham take on his former club.
With city rivals Inter almost certain to retain their Serie A
crown, there is growing pressure on Milan to win the Champions
League.
The Italian giants have faced Benitez twice in the final of the
competition with the Spaniard delivering the trophy to Anfield in
2005 before Milan gained their revenge two years later.
But as MIlan prepare for the visit of United, Benitez - also
wanted by Juventus - and former Tottenham manager Juande Ramos,
recently sacked by CSKA Moscow, have been touted as possible
successors to Leonardo.
Kop idols: Benitez and Liverpool captain Steven
Gerrard celebrate coming back from 3-0 down to beat Milan on
penalties THAT night in Istanbul