1 ISTANBUL 2005: No fan can ever forget Liverpoolas fifth European top, originating from 3-0 down seriously to Milan at half-time to get on fines. 2 FA CUP FINAL 2006: The Reds again came from behind with Steven Gerrard levelling against West Ham in stoppage time. Another trophy won in a shootout. 3 MID-MARCH 2009: Liverpool stun Real Madrid 4-0 in the Champions League and four days later beat Manchester United 4-1 at Old Trafford. 4 RAFAaS RANT: In January 2009 Rafa launched into his famous afactsa outburst, targeting Alex Ferguson for everything from his method of refs to the fixture list. The title was won by united. Again. Not, however, from those Blues followers who travel to Merseyside. The reception Benitez is guaranteed in full on Sunday should come as a many thanks from Liverpool followers eternally grateful to the Spaniard for, most importantly, THAT night in Istanbul. The supporters who recall the heady days when they were more severe challengers for the Champions League regulars, subject and an authentic top-four part. You may still find a of Rafaistas who hanker for his return. Still pine for the times when he was slugging it out with Fergie and Arsene at the very top. Thatas about as likely as Benitez being voted greatest manager in Chelseaas history. Truly so long as homeowners Fenway Sports Group patrol the corridors of power at the club. For the Anfield Benitez returns to for the very first time since his six-year reign ended with a whimper this year, is just a much different place to usually the one he put aside. A club which, for many Brendan Rodgers remains in the first phases of rebuilding, reaches least on a sound financial footing and not lurching actually nearer to oblivion. And making progress on the subject, also. Thatas why Sundayas praise to the Kop has to be closure, rather than the beginning of a home his foot have been left by Benitez in, desperate for the opportunity to take control once again. As much as Benitez is convinced while the Messiah he'll 1 day return, take a look at some of the other details which supported his reign. And all of us understand how much he loves facts. Of course he pulled off exchange masterstrokes appealing Xabi Alonso, Pepe Reina, Luis Garcia and Fernando Torres to Merseyside. But also for all of them there is a Babel, an Aquilani, a Robbie Keane or even a Mark Gonzalez. And itas no key several elderly Anfield team, playing and usually, werenat exactly dropping a when he was sliced. A tough first year for Rodgers has resulted in whispers Rafa was the man who should have got the job. Whispers Benitez himself backed up recently by claiming he'd be right back 1 day. But do not let anyone inform you Liverpool havenat built progress under Rodgers, whose footballing ethos is gradually starting to bear fresh fruit. The only way the Spaniard should really be back on Merseyside is sitting in the Wirral mansion he kept on after being sacked. Benitez should enjoy his moment in the sun this week-end, simply take his bow and proceed. Liverpoolas potential is one without him. Reality.
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