Arbeloa v Alonso: Benitez on his former players turned managers
Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez on his former players Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa who face each other as managers on Monday when Fulham host Chelsea.
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""Alonso, yes. Arbeloa, not really. For me, Arbeloa was a surprise.""
— Rafael Benitez , Executive
""With Alvaro, he knows the Premier League.""
— Rafael Benitez , Executive
""He was someone who was always thinking.""
— Rafael Benitez , Executive
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Former Liverpool defender and potential new manager for Fulham.
Former Liverpool manager who now comments on football dynamics.
Xabi Alonso is a former footballer and current manager known for his success in football both as a player and coach.
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Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez on his former players Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa who face each other as managers on Monday when Fulham host Chelsea.
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