Benitez Pre Watford Press Conference
Benitez on DCL
To be fair we have some issues but we are bringing players back little by little and hopefully more coming soon. Dominic has had another injury, How long he will be out, we will need to see. It depends on how he reacts to the treatment but we won't see him for 4-5 weeks
Benitez on Richarlison being in contention for Watford game
He has been training. He's okay. Obviously the match fitness is an issue but he's happy and he's available
Benitez on Steve Bruce
My relationship with Newcastle United fans is fantastic so I have very good memories. I cannot say too much but I do not like to see any manager lose his job. The fans were good with me but you don't want to see anyone losing his job.
Benitez On Ranieri
I met him between 1993/1997, I don’t know exactly the year. I went to see him when he was manager of Fiorentina. I have a good relationship with Claudio because he treated me well and we have been friends since then, "He's a very good professional, has passion & loves football. I think he's a very good manager, a very good person and a good friend.
Benitez On big chance stats
I'm really pleased. It's a pity we lost the last game because it could be a bit better. I think it's a great compliment for the team and the way we are working as a team
Benitez also confirms Yerry Mina out for Saturday's game
Always I say that I don't like to lie, Yerry Mina was playing three games with the national team, coming back he felt his hamstring in training the other day so he won't be available
Benitez On Doucoure absence
I think that we didn't start well [vs West Ham]. We changed at half time, the team improved, still we had chances and we concede. Doucoure is someone who has a lot of energy, how can we replace him? With someone with the same passion and energy."
Benitez on Lewis Dobbin's first-team prospects
I'm really pleased with him. He's doing well... He's close. How close? In a difficult game, he cannot be. If it's an easy game, maybe he can. He will have his opportunity if he keeps working in the way that he is