The Curious Case of Rafa Benitez

It is interesting to see how Rafa Benitez still remains the one whom most fans hate to see as their managers.Ask Chelsea fans who were enraged when they saw Rafa Benitez being made their manager last season.He was continuously jeered by the Stamford Bridge faithfuls.But half a season in charge Rafa changed the fortunes of Chelsea. A struggling Chelsea side ended the season in the best possible manner by winning two cups and getting a Champions league qualification. The fans finally gave Rafa a nice send off for what he had done. He managed to win over the fans but was unable to keep the hot seat at the Bridge.

If you ask any Liverpool fan about Rafa Benitez they would have deep respect for him as to what he did at Istanbul.But still many Liverpool fans would hate to see Rafa being made their manager. Reason - his way too defensive policies.He keeps on rotating the squad way too often. Some fans still put blame on Rafa Benitez for selling Xabi Alonso, a Kop hero, who many people feel lead to the eventual collapse of Liverpool.He might have made some big transfer mistakes by getting in some expensive flops like Robbie Keane, Alberto Aquilani and co, but people at Merseyside have deep respect for him. Butagain he is still not considered for the Liverpool hot seat.

Now Rafa is back in Italy at Napoli where he has possibly the best start he could have imagined.He had funds to spend from the sale of Edinson Cavanni, which he was cribbing about when he was at Inter Milan.He made some wise transfers and now has a very good squad with him.The recent victory over Borussia Dortmund was a signal to show how far Napoli have reached.
Some fans might hate him and some may love him. But you just can’t ignore his trophy winning ability which sets him apart.
Be it Valencia, Inter, Liverpool or Chelsea, Rafa has done it everywhere.Hopefully he adds further trophies to his kitty at Napoli.