Liverpool boss has hit out at Harry Redknapp over his comments relating to having Robbie Keane back at the club. Keane has not been able to hold down a first-team place at Liverpool since his move from Tottenham. Redknapp said he would like to have Keane back at the club and Benitez has not ruled out reporting him to the Premier League for an illegal approach.
Speaking on bbcsport
Benitez said
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"They have to do things properly. They have to make an official offer and we will say yes or no."
"I think he is a long-term part of our plans, I hope he scores lots of goals."
Redknapp believes he is not in the wrong
"I only answered the question: do you wish Robbie Keane was still at the club and I said yes," he told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"I wish Michael Carrick was still at the club, but he is not - it is hypothetical and it's not going to happen unfortunately.
"I wish Dave Mackay was 22 and is still playing here and Glenn Hoddle was 18 and still here. That's all I said."
Tottenham were unhappy with Liverpool's conduct when they signed Keane. It was sorted out when Liverpool apologised and made a donation to a charity of Tottenham's choice. Now it is Liverppols turn to feel upset.
Benitez said
"We have said to Spurs that we are not happy with them because of the comments from their manager about Robbie Keane," "I do not think that they have come in with an offer. He has been training this week very well, he is our player and he is trying to make sure he is ready for the next match."
"We were very, very correct when we signed Robbie even though Spurs were complaining. Now we have this situation to deal with.
"You must do things properly, especially when you have complained about everybody when he first joined us."
The saga continues...................................