Benitez could take legal action - expert

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks’ admission that talks were held with Jurgen Klinsmann was “not well advised”, according to a leading employment lawyer who also believes Rafael Benitez would have a strong claim for constructive dismissal.

There are suggestions Benitez could pursue legal action against the club after Hicks yesterday confirmed talks were held with the former Germany coach about the manager’s job at Anfield.