Has Rafael Benítez really reached end of his tether at Newcastle this time?

Manager’s talk of ‘miracles’ and refusal to commit future indicate frustration with Mike Ashley has reached new level

Rafael Benítez’s media addresses are often filled with pointed subtexts directed at club owners but even by his standards his latest comments were striking. When Newcastle’s manager said it would be “a miracle” if they stayed up and refused to commit to seeing out the season at St James’ Park, it seemed maybe, just maybe, he really has reached the end of his tether.

After Saturday’s dismal 0-0 home draw against Fulham, Benítez looked as disillusioned as he has ever been since taking charge at St James’ Park almost three years ago. He returns to Anfield on Boxing Day effectively at war with Mike Ashley. “My focus now is trying to find the right team to play Liverpool,” was all he would say when asked whether he intended sticking around for the remainder of the season.

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from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/dec/25/rafael-benitez-newcastle-miracle-future-mike-ashley-frustration

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