Jamie Carragher does not expect Rafa Benitez to have a long stint at Newcastle United but backed the Spanish manager to keep the promoted side in the Premier League.
Former England international Carragher, who played under Benitez at Liverpool between 2004 and 2010, feels the manager could leave if he falls out with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.
Benitez was unhappy with the club's business in the transfer market after failing to land their main targets despite Ashley promising him 'every last penny' to improve the side.
'If I'm being totally honest, I don't expect to see Rafa Benitez at Newcastle over a sustained, long period of time,' Carragher told Sky Sports.