Posts Tagged ‘Rafa Benitez’

Hamsik, Napoli’s new leader

Hamsik, Napoli’s new leader

In the first match that Napoli played in this Serie A season, Hamsik was decisive for the grouping from Stadio San Paolo. Rafa Benitez’s players have managed to win at home 3-0 in front of Bologna. The goals were scored by José Callejón (32 ‘) and Marek Hamsik twice (45′ and 63 ‘). The Spanish tactician was very pleased with …

by Football Pub on August 26th, 2013 Leave a comment »

Benitez changes tactics at Napoli

Benitez changes tactics at Napoli

The appointment of Rafa Benitez on the bench of Napoli will bring significant changes to their play. With the coming of the Spanish coach, owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has completed and the transfers of his countrymen Jose Callejon, Pepe Reina and Raul Albiol, but also the Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain. The movements of Napoli’s group announces changes of system for …

by Football Pub on July 29th, 2013 Leave a comment »

Chelsea hosts Manchester City in the first game with Benitez on the bench

Chelsea hosts Manchester City in the first game with Benitez on the bench

Torres was seven times more effective at Liverpool in Benitez’s mandate, than at Chelsea. “Out of respect for Liverpool fans, I could never go to coach Chelsea. It’s a nice club, but I could not betray Liverpool”. These were the words of Rafa Benitez, spoken in 2007, back when he coached the Reds. Five years later, Benitez is preparing to …

by Football Pub on November 24th, 2012 Leave a comment »

Allegri could be replaced by Benitez

Allegri could be replaced by Benitez

Undoubtedly, AC Milan have worst start since the 1941 season. Ranked 15th in Serie A with seven points collected in eight rounds so far (two wins, one draw and five defeats!), Milan seems to be in a very difficult situation. It all stems from the lack of funding of the team, because the owner Silvio Berlusconi  has serious problems with …

by Football Pub on October 27th, 2012 Leave a comment »