Rafa Benitez Names Steven Gerrard His Best Player

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has hailed Lionel Messi as the greatest footballer of all time, expressing pride in Messi's positive remarks about the current team. Messi, who previously played for Barcelona before moving to Paris Saint-Germain, praised the team's performance under Flick, calling them 'spectacular.' In another revelation, former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez named Steven Gerrard the best player he has ever coached, surpassing even Cristiano Ronaldo. Benitez, who managed Gerrard during his successful years at Liverpool, highlighted Gerrard's all-around skills and contributions, particularly during their Champions League triumph in 2005. Benitez emphasized Gerrard's versatility and professionalism, which set him apart from other legends he has coached throughout his career. This endorsement comes despite Benitez's brief and tumultuous spell managing Ronaldo at Real Madrid, where they did not see eye to eye.