Rafa Benítez says it was 'strange' he wasn't approached by Liverpool when Kenny Dalglish was sacked The Spaniard, who guided the club to Champions League and FA Cup victories during his spell in charge also believes a move to bring him back to the club would have been welcomed by Liverpool su[supporters, who still hold him in high esteem. People were talking about 'the past', but just a few years ago Liverpool FC was number one in Europe.