Rafa scornful of Klinsmann jibes

RAFAEL BENITEZ yesterday delivered a withering riposte to his critics and dismissed Jurgen Klinsmann’s managerial record.

Sat, 12 Dec, 2009 - 00:00
Paul Walker

The former Germany international and manager attacked Benitez’s record as Liverpool manager and the quality of the current squad.

Klinsmann took Germany to the semi-finals of their home World Cup in 2006, but his stint in charge of Bayern Munich lasted less than a season before he was sacked.

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