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Report: Some Newcastle United players had already grown tired of Rafa Benitez’s training and tactics

According to SunSport, not all Newcastle United players are mourning manager Rafa departure as some had grown tired of his training and tactics. The Spaniard is known for his defensive pattern of play, and he requires the very best from every one of his players. Benitez and Newcastle couldn’t agree terms of a new deal after three years, and he is leaving for free at the end of the month. The former Liverpool, Chelsea, Valencia, Napoli and Inter Milan boss endured a frosty relationship with club owner Mike Ashley due to the lack of enough support, but it seems not only the businessman is happy to see his back.