Their top-flight survival has largely owed to the manager’s nous despite Benitez being deprived of first-team investment compared to their rivals. The 59-year-old believes Newcastle have the potential to compete for European football and for domestic silverware. At this stage of the season you have to make decisions.” And centre-back Lascelles admits the Newcastle squad are concerned that Benitez could walk away from the club. There aren’t many managers like him and Newcastle United should do everything they can to keep him. Rafael Benitez shares a good bond with Jamaal LascellesRafael Benitez is hugely popular on Tyneside

Source: Express April 23, 2019 06:02 UTC