Ex-Liverpool attacker Ryan Babel has suggested that he had a “weird relationship” with Rafael Benitez as his former boss did not offer him enough “guidance”.After coming through the ranks at Ajax, the Dutchman was signed by Benitez in 2007. Babel spent three and a half years in England before he joined Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim in 2011.##NAJAVA_MECA_6000774##Babel has told The Guardian that Benitez “judged him” for the things he did wrong:”It was, in my opinion, a weird relationship because when he signed me, I looked at him as the big uncle who wanted to give me a chance and help me succeed,” Babel said, and added:”But then as we went on, he left me totally on my own and only judged me for the things I didn’t do right instead of telling me how to solve or improve the things I had to improve.Babel in action for Liverpool against City in 2010 (©Alex Livesey/Getty Images)”I was very young, and I just needed guidance. I don’t want to blame the coach for me not having the ultimate career at Liverpool, but I felt it could have been closer in terms of guidance and support.”I felt he didn’t put in enough effort to guide a young player, not like you would see today with a Jurgen Klopp or many other coaches who take the time to get the best out of a talent.”
