Rafa Benitez talks about the similarities between managing Real Madrid and Newcastle
Rafa Benitez has stressed that there is no much difference between managing Real Madrid and Newcastle, as he is preparing for the new season.
Benitez is hoping to guide Newcastle back to Premier league, following their relegation to Championship, and former Real Madrid boss was asked ‘is he is applying the different approach while preparing Newcastle for the new season.
Rafa Benitez talks about the similarities between managing Real Madrid and Newcastle
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Asked if he had prepared United in the same way, Benitez said: “Yes. “The Real Madrid players were very good professionals. I had no problems with them. “The only problem was the Press inventing stories. Believe me,we trained very well. “This has been more football-orientated. The other one was business, marketing.
“We were in Australia and China with Real Madrid. We tried to do our job and we did well, especially in Australia. This one has been football, that has been the priority. “But we have prepared the players the same way.”
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Benitez was also about the contrasting amount of pressure at Real Madrid and now at Newcastle, he said
“It’s similar how you prepare. “You are professional, you have good players and you prepare the team in much the same way.
“What you have to be careful of is assuming a player can work harder because he has less ability, you have to give them some freedom. “You have to find the balance, and we did not need to encourage them. “They have been working very hard during pre-season. “Normally, the pre-season is the best time for the manager because there are no competitive games.”
“No, I’m not more relaxed, because when I decided to stay I wanted to make sure we are promoted,” he said. “It’s my responsibility, it’s my challenge. The difference is I’m more experienced. You take the time to analyse things and make the correct decision.”