Newcastle United can move back to the top of the Championship table with a win tonight.
Newcastle United Manager Rafa Benitez
Magpies boss Rafa Benitez spoke to reporters during his pre-match press conference, ahead of his side’s game against Burton Albion tonight, opening up about how much he has learned during his time in the hot-seat at St James’ Park, as quoted by the Daily Star.
The Spaniard has managed some of the most prestigious clubs in the world throughout his career, including spells at Liverpool, Inter Milan and Real Madrid.
Many fans were surprised when he took over at Newcastle last year, but he has built a solid foundation during his time at the club, and if he can guide his team to promotion this season, he will surely be able to attract some top-class players to the club in the summer.
And Benitez told reporters how he believes he has undoubtedly improved as a manager during his time on Tyneside, as quoted by the Daily Star:
Newcastle United Manager Rafa Benitez
“For sure, I am now a better coach than at the start of the season. I am learning every day. One thing that improves you as a manager is different experiences. If you are learning, trying to adapt and modify things, it improves you. I am learning so much – tactics, PR, man-management, everything because it is so different. Tactics obviously have to change and with so many games, I have not had this situation for years. “I have not really changed the way I work but the difference is it is now more squeezed with so many games.”
Newcastle now find themselves back in second place in table, after Brighton and Hove Albion’s win last night, but will jump back to the top with a victory over Burton.
If they are successful against Nigel Clough’s side, and Huddersfield Town fail to beat Norwich City, they will be in an extremely strong position from which to achieve promotion back to the Premier League.
Newcastle United Manager Rafa Benitez
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