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Rafael Benítez set for Liverpool reunion as new role brings Anfield return

Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is set to cross paths with one of his old stars at Anfield…

By Jake Bayliss · Liverpool Echo

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 5:30 AM

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Rafael Benitez will return to Anfield as an Amazon Prime pundit for Liverpool's Champions League clash against Villarreal.
Benitez will appear alongside former Liverpool strikers Robbie Fowler and Daniel Sturridge.
Fowler famously played a second spell at Liverpool after Benitez re-signed him in January 2006.

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Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is scheduled to return to Anfield on Tuesday as a television pundit for Amazon Prime. Benitez will cover Liverpool's Champions League match against Villarreal alongside former Reds forwards Robbie Fowler and Daniel Sturridge, with the broadcast hosted by Gabby Logan.

The appearance marks an on-screen reunion for Benitez and Fowler, whom the Spanish manager re-signed for an 18-month Liverpool stint in January 2006. Benitez previously guided Liverpool to Champions League and FA Cup triumphs during his six-year managerial spell at the club.

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