Former Inter Milan defender Marco Materazzi has slammed Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez's man-management skills.
Benitez managed the former Nerazzurri defender after he succeeded Jose Mourinho at the helm of the Serie A club in 2010, but the experience was unsatisfying for both parties.
Benitez was sacked after six months while Materazzi - who
enjoyed a close relationship with Mourinho - was marginalised from the
setup.
And the experience clearly still rankles with the one-time Everton
defender - who took the opportunity to make a number of jabs at
Benitez, whose future at Real Madrid is currently the subject of much
speculation following their 4-0 loss to Barcelona in the Clasico.
Marco Materazzi Rafael Benitez 2010 - Reuters
The Italy international joked that Napoli,
who are in the title race this season after Maurizio Sarri replaced
Benitez in the summer, look much better now they have a new manager in
charge.
“The real novelty is that Napoli have a coach now,” Materazzi said, as reported by Calciomercato.com.
“On Saturday I was watching the Clasico and I felt the same as Cristiano Ronaldo, [Steven] Gerrard, [John] Terry and Paolo Cannavaro.
“They are all people with personality who couldn't get along with this guy [Benitez].”
On Wednesday Materazzi went on the offensive again, publishing a
post on his Instagram profile in which he attacked Benitez.
“The respect of your players, especially those who aren't
playing the most, is worth more than any victory. Learn!” he said.
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