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Liverpool admit to Klinsmann talks

By Mitch Phillips Reuters - Monday, January 14

LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool's American owners met former Germany manager Juergen Klinsmann in November to discuss the possibility of him replacing Rafael Benitez, chairman Tom Hicks said on Monday.

Hicks admitted they had sounded out Klinsmann, who has since been appointed as Bayern Munich boss from next season, but said they had now given Benitez their full backing after a meeting with the Spaniard.

"In November, when it appeared we were in danger of not advancing in the Champions League, weren't playing well in our Premier League matches, and Rafa and we were having communication issues over the January transfer window, George and I met with Juergen Klinsmann to learn as much as we could about English and European football," Hicks told the Liverpool Echo.

"He is a very impressive man. We attempted to negotiate an option, as an insurance policy, to have him become our manager in the event Rafa decided to leave our club for Real Madrid or other clubs that were rumoured in the UK Press, or in case our communication spiralled out of control for some reason."

Benitez was publicly critical of the owners during that period, particularly over their plans for the January transfer window, and speculation mounted that the manager's days were numbered.

PRODUCTIVE MEETING

However, after a meeting in December the tension eased.

"After George and I had our long and productive meeting with Rafa following the Man United match, we put all of our issues behind us and received Rafa's commitment that he wanted to stay with Liverpool," Hicks said.

"We never reached agreement on an option with Juergen and we are both pleased for him that he has a great opportunity to return to Germany and coach a great club team.

"Rafa has both of our support, and our communication has greatly improved," added Hicks, who said that Benitez now has weekly meetings with chief executive Rick Parry and Foster Gillett, son of George.
01-15-2008 05:46 AM
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