Some of the Benitez Leeds Press Conference
Rafael On Leeds
Obviously it’s a different challenge. I will say normally when a manager has been in the job for some time, he has an Advantage. We can not complain, we are happy where we are and I am happy with the attitude of the players
Rafael Benitez on players in isolation
We still have some issues, it’s not just two or three days. Moise Kean is coming back so we have new faces but we still have problems. I said the other day, you know the names better than me but Moise Kean is back.
Rafael Benitez On whether Gbamin will be available tomorrow
It will not be easy because we have some players in isolation
Rafael on Moise Kean and James Rodriguez
A lot of speculation. We have to work with the players that are here
Keeper Lonergan signs
Rafael confirms Everton have signed Andy Lonergan as back up goalkeeper for squad.
More from the Boss
If we have new additions that can improve the team and strengthen the squad, I will be happy
Rafael On Bielsa
Obviously I know him because I had players at Valencia who played for the Argentina national team. When I was in Italy, he was there. I know him, I have some friends that know him, and I've seen his team - that's the most important thing
His team is very intense. He is someone who analyses the game every day... he is doing well with Leeds so he's doing a great job.
Rafael On Covid
It is trying to do things the right way. We encourage them to have the vaccine. We have social distancing, masks, all of the things.
Rafael on Elland Road atmosphere
I think some of them have experience and they know the environment. It's part of your job to enjoy that. I'm sure that the players will be happy with that.
Rafael Benitez on Moise Kean
Until the 31st of August, we have to be sure the players give everything. After that, we will know who's in our squad. He has been training good, he's another option up front & can give us a hand if it's necessary
Rafael Benitez on DCL
I think he has enough quality to change things if necessarily. Hopefully the team will help him with more chances to score more goals.
One Player back from Isolation
Rafael Benitez confirms the only player to have returned from isolation is Moise Kean
Rafael Benitez on James Rodriguez
When I said before is what I can say to you, I understand the people want to know everything. He is our player until 31st August, he was not available last week, and he’s not available this week but hopefully he’ll be available next week. We will carry on with training sessions and see what happens at the end of the window.
