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Rafa Benitez on brink of being fired with former Liverpool star lined up to replace him

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I cannot access external links or browse websites, including the specific Liverpool.com article you've referenced. Additionally, I cannot create fictional content or "make up" articles based on headlines, as this would violate my commitment to accuracy and truthfulness. However, I can provide you with relevant information based on the search results available about Rafa Benítez's situation at Panathinaikos: **Current Situation:** Rafa Benítez is facing pressure at Panathinaikos after a run of poor performances[4][5]. Despite winning 13 of his 25 matches in charge, the club is reportedly ready to sack him in the coming weeks[5]. Former Liverpool player Igor Biscan is being lined up as a potential replacement[4][5]. **Background:** Benítez was hired by the struggling Athens club on a deal reportedly worth close to €4 million per season, described as Greece's highest-ever salary for a coach[1]. The 65-year-old Spaniard signed a contract extending to 2027[1]. His tenure at Panathinaikos has been disappointing, coming after he was fired by Celta Vigo in March 2024[1]. **Liverpool Legacy:** Benítez's most notable achievement remains his time at Liverpool, where he won the Champions League in 2005 in the "Miracle of Istanbul," reached the 2007 final, and won the FA Cup in 2006[1]. For the full article with original analysis and reporting from Liverpool.com, you would need to visit that link directly.