Not all RC Celta players want Benítez to leave the bench at the end of the season
Rafa Benítez doesn’t just have critics in Vigo. It is true that the Madrid coach is not fulfilling the Galician club’s goals in its 100th anniversary year. RC Celta had their sights set on the Copa del Rey and couldn’t enjoy the competition. Instead, The former Liverpool FC player meets supporters who want the project to continue Next year.
And there are several players who have had more playing time than expected and are playing a leading role in the team this season. Benítez gets the best out of players like Jalison, Renato Tapia and Starfelt and they carry RC Celta through bad times. Even the team’s top scorer, Strand Larsen, improves his scoring chances under the coach’s instructions.
Benítez divides RC Celta fans
The Madrid coach doesn’t just count on support in the dressing room. Some of the club’s fans support the coach and claim that it is a construction. Rafa Benítez faced many obstacles this season and saved the team from relegation. RC Celta are not yet clear about what they will do with the coach Everything is tailored to the atmosphere that will be created by the end of the season in addition to the results.
Several players ask for his continuity in the dressing room. Footballers like Mingueza or the recently signed Manquillo are usually part of the coaching team and are making progress as footballers. Therefore, they believe that changing the boss at this time would not be positive for the company as it would create more instability that would prevent the institution from achieving good results.
The heavyweights are not for it
Important men in the dressing room like Carles Pérez, who had a fantastic performance last year, or Iago Aspas, the team’s great captain, do not have a good relationship with the Madrid coach and do not want to see him as coach next year. Jago’s case is special because he is the emblem of the club and was left out of important games, which the fans didn’t like.
On the other hand, Carles Pérez was a fixture in the band in previous years. The winger provides verticality, good one-on-one play and helps the team play well. Then again, we’re not seeing any of that this season. It’s no secret that the coach had several disagreements with the player and that’s why he disappeared from the starting lineup.
