Benitez shares what he told Newcastle players after Watford defeat

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Newcastle United lost against Watford in the Premier League at the weekend.

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has revealed to The Northern Echo what he told his players after the defeat to Watford at the weekend.

The Magpies lost 3-0 to Watford at St. James’ Park in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

It was one of the Magpies’ worst performances of the season so far, and it has raised doubts on whether the team can remain in the Premier League next season.

Newcastle, who won automatic promotion from the Championship at the end of last season, are 14th in the Premier League table at the moment with 14 points from 13 matches, only four points above the relegation zone.

Manager Benitez has revealed the simple message he gave to his players after the defeat to Watford.

“Confidence is important in any team, especially a young team,” Benitez told The Northern Echo. “When you are winning it gets easier. The only way is to stick together.

“After the game I just said what we did wrong. If you lose a game through lack of character or passion, but here we made mistakes. This team has the passion and character to come through this.”

Watford are a good side and are in good form at the moment, and Marco Silva’s team’s win at St. James’ Park does not come as a surprise.

However, the Newcastle fans, the fans and manager Benitez will be bitterly disappointed with the Magpies’ performance.