327 Quotes by Rafael Benitez

There is no Benitez 'method.' We try to be more solid in defense without losing the quality in attack.

When you are the manager, you want to win.

Everyone has to have the same targets, and the fans are very important for every team, for the motivation of the players. It's the same in every club.

Does the manager have absolute power in England? No, it depends on a budget and on the executive director that negotiates the signings of players.

If the fans are behind your players, it's much better.

You cannot bring in two or three top-class players if you don't have the money. You have to sell.

The family is something you are always missing, but it has to be like this. It is not easy for any manager to be with your family, in your house, and working at your nearest club. So you have to travel.

In football, it is a question sometimes of the mentality, understanding the players, the atmosphere, the confidence.

Having the family around is always very important because they are supportive. If you have a good day, you can enjoy it together. And if you have a bad day, you always find something as a distraction with your children, because they are normally happy.