Is this mean Rafa Benitez will remain Real Madrid manager for the rest of season?
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says Rafa Benitez will remain Real Madrid manager, and tipped Zinedine Zidane to manage the club in the future.
The Real Madrid chief insist Rafa Benitez job is save, as he believes Spaniard is capable tuning things around and rubbished the rumors of his sacking.
Perez’s Interview On Benitez:
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Los Blancos suffered defeat against Villarreal on Sunday, Which was their third loss in last five La- Liga games and according to the Spanish media former Liverpool boss’s days at Bernabeu are numbered.
Real Madrid had chance to close the gap on the joint League leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, but after last week result, they are five points adrift from the top. Los Blancos Copa Del campaign is already over, after Rafa Benitez’ side has been expelled from the Cup competition for playing ineligible player.
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In the aftermath of Villarreal’s loss, Spanish media suggested that Rafa Benitez has lost the dressing room, after falling out with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodríguez, however Real Madrid president has given full support to his manager.
It’s not true that the players don’t get along with Benitez,” Perez told El Larguero. “I have spoken with them.
“[Benitez] is not the problem, he’s the solution. Zinedine will not replace him. He is the trainer of Madrid and we picked him because we think he’s the ideal person for the job.
He need to give Benitez time and let him do his job.”
Although Perez admit he is happy with the work of Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid B team.
“What can I say about him? They still give me thanks in the streets for signing him,” he added.