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Former Liverpool and Everton boss Benitez sacked by Celta Vigo

Former Liverpool and Everton boss Rafael Benitez has been sacked by Celta Vigo after just eight months in charge.

Benitez, who oversaw Champions League and FA Cup triumphs during a largely successful six-year stint at Anfield between 2004 and 2010, took the Celta job last July.

His return to his native Spain came after a turbulent seven-month spell in charge of Everton, who narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League after replacing him with Frank Lampard midway through the 2021-22 campaign.

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Benitez won just five of his 28 league games in charge of Celta, who sit two points above the relegation zone in LaLiga following Sunday’s 4-0 defeat to leaders Real Madrid.

Celta narrowly avoided relegation from the Spanish top flight last season, beating Barcelona 2-1 in their final game of the campaign to pull clear of the drop zone.

In a statement released via the club’s social media channels on Tuesday, Celta thanked Benitez and his staff for their “involvement, honesty and professionalism” and wished them well for the future.

Celta are two points clear of 18th-placed Cadiz in LaLiga ahead of Sunday’s trip to Sevilla, with Almeria and Granada being cut adrift below them.

Harry Carr
Harry Carr
Harry is a freelance sports journalist with experience of working for the Racing Post, Stats Perform, Opta Analyst and more, covering major events across all sports but holding a particular love for the beautiful game.
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