Henchoz has dig at Benitez

Last updated : 31 December 2004 By Al Campbell
From tomorrow Henchoz will be able to sign a pre-Bosman contract with another club, with Southampton and Manchester City both chasing the Swiss defender.

Henchoz will seek a move as soon as possible and has had a parting shot at Rafael Benitez.

"I am the king of the outlaws at Liverpool and my time is up at the club," he said.

"But in my mind, I have already left. As far as they are concerned, I no longer exist.

"There is a minimum level of respect that they should show me but, ever since Rafael Benitez arrived, he has treated me like the lowest a***hole on earth and I will never forgive him for that.

"At present, I am not even in the squad for matches. Instead, I habitually train with the other excluded players.

"If I now leave, it will be as a free agent and Liverpool won't make a single penny from me.

"After what the manager has done to me, I'm not going to give him any presents.

"I need to find a challenge that excites me and a club that really clicks with me."

Henchoz has only featured in the Champions League qualifier second leg and the League Cup games this season.