Look, I'm not defending Rafa but this came off direct from his mouth - that the only reason why he sold Alonso was because he submitted a transfer request.
People can blame rafa for Alonso's departure because he looked at Barry - but what's wrong with bringing one more good CM to the squad to fight for places? Does it mean that with Alonso around, we're not allowed to sign another player to create competition? Besides, Rafa also stated that he looked at Barry because he could play in 3 different positions - That's a very good option to have in the squad if you ask me. If the only reason why Alonso left was because rafa looked at Barry and he felt not wanted, then he's not being professional. A good professional would stay on and fight for his place in the 1st team. That would have improved the depth of our squad and quality of our 1st team.
Let's not be hypocritical about it. When a certain Real Madrid comes knocking, you don't think twice and that's what happened with Xabi and Arbeloa.
Below was rafa's response to a fan direct from his blog.
Hi rafa I have a question which is off the topic ... I became the fan of liverpool ever since i witnessed a special brand of football livepool played under you especially after the arrival of fernando torres.... you changed the system from 442 >451 then liverpool had most of possession /1 touch movements/ played the ball with speed everything was perfect on the way suddenly a change on your mind ...... what's made you more special for barry than alonso........?
Response:
Hello, we were playing 1-4-2-3-1 it depends of the movements of the wingers. Barry is a good international english player, good professional and can play in three positions. Good for the team and good for the future and good for the club. Alonso submit a transfer request. Thanks.
