Description
Spanish Liverpool chronicles the six seasons that reshaped Liverpool under Rafael Benítez. Sergio Andrés Medina threads together voices from dressing rooms, backroom staff, directors, journalists and supporters to deliver a living oral history.
The story begins with Benítez's arrival from Valencia, follows his data-and-details ethos, and shows how set-pieces, compact blocks and intelligent pressing became Liverpool's identity long before they were mainstream in England.
The chapters revisit the Miracle of Istanbul which saw the club launch a comeback for the ages to champions of Europe in thrilling fashion in 2005 - an almost cinematic crescendo. The author also details the recruitment of key Spanish players (Xabi Alonso, Pepe Reina, Fernando Torres, Álvaro Arbeloa, among others).
Medina balances tactics with human stories: the chemistry between stars, the pressure of title races, the club politics, and the emotional toll of playing on the edge every week.
We see how Benítez's approach modernised the club and opened the Premier League's doors to overseas talent.
A must for any Liverpool fan interested in what really happened behind the scenes during one of the most dramatic periods of the club's history.
Specification
Format: Paperback, 288 pages
Publisher: Reach plc
ISBN: 9781916811690
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