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Rafael Benitez has played down comparisons between his Liverpool side and Jurgen Klopp's because of their greater spending power, and opened up on life at Everton.
The Spaniard, who spent six years at Liverpool from 2004-2010, claimed his transfer budget was only £20million, whereas current boss Klopp can sign £40m players for the bench.
And Benitez told Spanish outlet AS in a wide-ranging interview that he does not regret joining Everton in an ill-fated six-month tenure, and bemoans the bad luck he suffered at Goodison Park.
Rafa Benitez has said his Liverpool side cannot be compared to Jurgen Klopp's current team
He said: 'People remember (my) team... but they compare it to a Liverpool that has spent £1,000million, very well spent, it's true, but with players worth 40 million on the bench.
'That's why you can't compare my Liverpool and Klopp's, because you have to look at the contexts. I had a budget of 20m, 20! Tell me now with 20m what Liverpool can sign, nothing, if they are signing players of £40m for the bench.'
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