Benitez attacks: "4 acquisitions in January or I'll go!"
"That's enough!". Rafa Benitez attacks and has something to say to the club. After a victory over Mazembe at the World Cup for clubs, the Spanish coach said: "This title was crucial, we won it and it must give us a push for the rest of the season. This is a moment of joy and we must take advantage of it, we cannot go forward with this because I need 100% support from the club. When I arrived the club promised me 3 new acquisition to make the team stronger, instead no one has arrived and I said nothing. Then we lost also Samuel. So far I have won two titles out of three. I am a serious professional and deserve respect for my work. It is not fair that they keep speaking about a new coach. There are now three possible scenarios: the club buys 4 new players straight away in January; we carry on like this with the coach taking the blame; or the president can talk with my agent and we'll find another solution. It's up to the club to decide. We need a project for the future"
Then he attacks Mourinho: "The injuries are there for a reason, starting from the players' age. Then in the last two years they have been pushed to the limit without a proper training in the gym. These are the results. The club has spent zero euro on the market with me, whilst in the two preceding years they invested millions".
On the match: "It was not an easy match because everybody expected us to win. Some of our players were tired so I decided to keep Stankovic on the bench. It wasn't an easy decision. We played well, with a good possession of the ball. I dedicate this title to my family and to those who supported me, including the players and the fans, but also those at Liverpool with whom I lost the final". In sum, everyone but the president...
Moratti replied immediately: "This is not the time to ask and it is not something we will decide now. Benitez managed the game well, we saw his work. This title is the final moment of a fantastic year. It was important to arrive at the end of this season winning this trophy. It is a push to restart the championship with motivation and to catch up with Milan, as well as do well in the Champions League. The players are happy and we will celebrate a lot".
