Rafa Benitez now set to manage former Liverpool player Jurgen Klopp called 'wonderful' in his new job

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Rafa Benitez is now set to manage former Liverpool ace Pedro Chirivella after it was announced that he’d be taking over as Panathinaikos’ manager. However, in his new job with the Greek outfit, he’s set to join forces with ex-Liverpool midfielder Chirivella.

His youth career was carried out with both Valencia and Liverpool, with the Spaniard eventually making 11 senior appearances for the Reds across a whole host of competitions.Since leaving Liverpool upon the expiry of his contract in 2017, he’s had far more success than he would have ever had at Anfield. Not only does this show how much Klopp liked the former Valencia youth captain, but it also shows why Liverpool chose to offer Chirivella a five-year extension before he chose to exit.And, back in 2016, Klopp was often sharing his admiration for his players, with Chirivella being dubbed “wonderful.”“He is a wonderful player.

He is a passing player and a big, big talent,” he said in quotes relayed by The Express.“Today he forgot to orientate himself a little bit, that’s usually his strength, knowing what’s around him. For today, it was not too easy for him.”Photo by Tnani Badreddine/vi/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesSince he’s still just 28 years old, there’s still plenty of time to make the most out of his career, even if he is playing in the Greek Super League at the moment.