Former Real Madrid sporting director: This is reason behind Rafa Benitez struggle at Real Madrid
Former Real Madrid sporting director Arrigo Sacch says Rafa Benitez struggle at Real Madrid is due to his inability to make connection with Florentino Perez and fans.
Real Madrid fans and players were not happy with the appointment of Rafa Benitez as the head coach of the Los Blancos, as they wanted Carlo Ancelotti to continue at Santiago Bernabeu.
During the first season in charge, Carlo Ancelotti led the club to the Champions League glory and Copa Del rey title, but unsuccessful campaign of 2014-2015, which saw Barcelona dominating domestic and European arena, result in the sacking of former Chelsea boss.
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Senior member of Real Madrid squad including Cristiano Ronaldo were not in favor of Carlo Ancelotti ‘s sacking and reportedly protested against it.
Since taking the charge of Real Madrid, Rafa Benitez struggle to get along with players, while fans are not fully convinced with the tactical approach of Spaniard.
Sunday’s defeat at Villarreal, was Real Madrid third in the La-Liga this season, as they lost further ground in the title race and Rafa Benitez is facing the prospect of possible exit from Santiago Bernabeu, with Zidane is most likely to replace him.
And Arrigo Sacch believes, apart from his troubles with players, Benitez failed to win over the fans and endured non existent connection with Florentino Perez.
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[The switch] hasn’t metabolised on a tactical-technical level, or human or psychological,” the two-time European Cup winner argued.
“The connection between the fans and Benitez hasn’t been born, nor has the connection with Perez. Madrid is a group of stars but not always a team.
“They’re based on individual rather than collective quality, and the Coach has to do his best without affecting the leadership of the players.
“It’s a group of stars, perhaps the best in the world, but not always a team.”