Former Liverpool and Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez slams Sam Allardyce for book comments

Rafa has slammed Sam Allardyce

RAFA BENITEZ has angrily hit back at Sam Allardyce.

 

The new Sunderland boss claimed Benitez had nothing to do with Liverpool's famous 2005 Champions League win.

Allardyce, in his new autobiography 'Big Sam', wrote: "Of course he can say he won the Champions League with Liverpool, which is something I never did. But it was not to do with him.

"I don't blame Benitez for claiming credit but as managers we know the truth. It's like when you make a substitution in desperation and it comes off. You get all the credit for your tactical brilliance when it's often just luck."

But Real Madrid manager Benitez, speaking to Onda Cero, hit back.

"Do you know who Sam Allardyce is?" Benitez asked.

 

Sam Allardyce took over as Sunderland manager this week

"Do you know how many trophies he has won? Well that's my answer. 

"It is what happens when someone has a book to sell. His opinion does not have a lot of value."