Liverpool are standing by Benitez, despite a dismal campaign which reached a new low with the FA Cup defeat by
Reading, and have not discussed his future.
Benitez’s position will only be reviewed at the end of the season, but speculation over his position will only
intensify with Dutchman Hiddink claiming he would be keen to work in the Premier League again.
Hiddink spent the second half of last season at Stamford Bridge, winning the FA Cup, and will meet Russian football
chiefs later this month after failing to guide the country to the World Cup.
“The first thing that I want to do before making any decision on my future is speak with the Russian federation
president, but it is the case that I would like to coach in England again,” said Hiddink.
Liverpool are ruling out any approach and despite Hiddink being heavily linked with taking over at Juventus, that move has not materialised.
Indeed, Roberto Bettaga, Juventus’s vice general manager, knows Benitez and may move for him if current coach Ciro Ferrara is fired.
Invalid email
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
