Real Madrid legend has urged to stick with Rafael Benítez
Former Real Madrid striker Santillana says club should stick with Rafael Benitez, however suggested Zinedine Zidane has ability to take the charge of Los Blancos.
Following Real Madrid 1-0 loss at Villarreal, Rafael Benítez‘s job is hanging in the balance, as Marca claimed former Liverpool manager is only one defeat away from the sacking. While according to the French source L’Equipe, if Real Madrid decide to part ways with Rafael Benitez, French World Cup winner Zidane will take the charge.
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After suffering 4-0 humiliating defeat in the hands of Barcelona, Real Madrid lost the grip in the title chase, but following Barca’s back to back draws, Los Blancos had the decent chance to close the gap to two points, however they failed to capitalize.
“I have no doubt about the fact that Zidane, or any player who wore the Real jersey — like Michel, for example — would be very good for Real, but I wouldn’t like to talk about this subject while Rafa Benitez is the manager.
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The last defeats were very tough, especially the one against Barca,”
But I think that, at the moment, Florentino has to demonstrate patience and serenity and to show confidence in his manager.
“The team can still battle for the title in La Liga. In the Champions League, we can still have a very good run.
“From that point of view, putting so much pressure on Rafa Benitez seems to me to be bad for the club.”
While Rafa Benitez’s agent has denied that Real Madrid issued any kind of Ultimatum to his client.
Ultimatum? We haven’t heard anything about that, no one has formally communicated anything to us. This is all speculation”, he told Mediaset
[Benitez is] fine, getting on with his work. He has a proper relationship [with the players], sporting and personally.”