Italian Football League: Rafael Benitez looks to win more trophies
Rafael Benitez, the former Liverpool manager became the new manager of Inter Milan on 10th June 2010. In his press conference on 12th of July, he remarked that he is ready to take Inter Milan to new heights.
The Italian club which is based in Milan won the treble last season under Jose Mourinho. In the 2009-2010 season, Inter Milan won the UEFA Champions League, Scudetto and Coppa Italia. At the end of the successful season, Inter Milan’s manager Jose Mourinho left the club to manage Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Jose Mourinho’s departures timing, coincided with Rafael Benitez’s sacking from Liverpool. Liverpool sacked their manager after the Merseyside club finished in the seventh place spot and got knocked out of the UEFA Champions League at the group stages. Liverpool also failed to make it to the semi-finals of the Europa league, after they lost their two-legged quarterfinal tie against Benifica.
Despite leading Liverpool to F.A Cup and Champions League glory, Rafael Benitez’s tactics were always under criticism by fans and pundits alike. His pragmatic decisions and frequent squad rotation destroyed player’s confidence.
In his second appearance before the Italian media Benitez stated that he was at Inter to do what everyone at the club wanted him to do, which was to lead a winning club like Inter Milan to further glory. He also said that Inter have had a winning mentality since last season.
The former Liverpool manager also said that everyone at the club will work together from day one in order to achieve success. Benitez will have a hard time at the club because the Spaniard will have to follow up the success which was provided to the club by Jose Mourinho.
Mourinho redefined Inter as a club as he won three straight Scudetto titles with the Italian giants. He also signed players such as Wesley Sneijder and Diego Milito, both of whom were an integral part of the treble winning squad.
Benitez also added that the Inter Milan fans are similar to Liverpool fans because they have a very strong mentality. He also stated that Inter Milan’s president Morrati has told him that he wants the club to win trophies next year.
Rafael Benitez, also spoke about famous squad members at the club such as Zanetti and Eto, saying that he has spoken to them. He further commented that the players had told him that they also want to continue their winning ways.
Benitez also said that the most important thing is clubs mentality at the moment which is directed towards winning trophies. Benitez also expressed his happiness regarding his position as a coach at Inter Milan, as he said that in England he had to perform all of his duties as manager but in Italy, Benitez will only be a coach, which is much easier because now he can focus on pure football.
In the end Benitez concluded that Inter Milan has great players, he also said that he believes that the team can achieve great things.
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