The jury is still out on new Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez.
The Spaniard’s arrival at Santiago Bernabeu was not well received due to Carlo Ancelotti’s popularity among the Blancos’ supporters, but an impressive start looked to curb any doubts over the former Napoli boss.
However, despite several huge wins this campaign, Rafa has failed many times to win in the big games, as Les Merengues fell to defeats against Sevilla, Barcelona, and Villarreal so far.
Fans who miss Real Madrid’s attacking style of play have been calling for Benitez to be fired, with Zinedine Zidane most likely to replace the 52-year. According to recent reports, their wish might come true.
This rumor has been sparked by French publication L’Equipe, who claim on Wednesday that the World Cup winner is being readied to take over the helms at Real Madrid from Benitez.
Rafa appears to have lost the confidence of both the players and the board, with Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodriguez believed to be the Spaniard’s two biggest critics within the dressing room, meaning one more poor result could prove costly.
Rumors of Rafa’s exit hit a high in the wake of the 10-time Champions League winners’ 4-0 defeat at home in El Clasico, though Florentino Perez publicly backed the manager shortly afterwards, though nothing appeared truly stable since the loss to the Blaugrana.
Zidane is currently in charge of Real Madrid Castilla, a side who sit in second spot in the Seguda Division B.
