Jude Bellingham: Rafa Benitez says that the English midfielder has become one of the true Madrid greats | Football news

Rafael Benitenz said English midfielder Jude Bellingham can be one of Real Madrid’s biggest players.

In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News Older journalist Tim Thornton, former Bernabeu chief, says he expects his former team to finish his job against Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, but warns that European experience will make them dangerous opponents.

Benitez also spoke of his desire to work again in the Premier League and revealed that he recently rejected the opportunity to manage Brazil.

Benitez sat along with the head of England Thomas Tuchel in Etihad for last week’s first leg, when Bellingham’s late goal scored Real Madrid of 3-2.

“I saw him [Bellingham] The other day and he was well, “Benitez said.” He has energy, a good movement and played with confidence. I think he’s better. “

When he was pushed if Bellingham – who is currently under surveillance after sending Osasuna – Potential to become one of Real Madrid’s greatest players, Benitez added: “Has potential, yes. This is possible, it is possible, that is possible, This is possible, it is possible to do it is a matter of time.

“In the past, players are players, they have people around, but they were more focused, and you didn’t have social media, so you had fewer distractions.

“Now they have so many people, so much money, so easy to get everything you want, and social media has so much influence that it is difficult to be consistent for five, 10 years.

“So we’re talking about being better than [Alfredo] Di Stefano, to be better than Raul, be better than [Emilio] Butragueno. You have to be really consistent to be better than them. It has potential, yes.

“Can he do it for a few years? It depends on how mature he is and then the people around him.”

Manchester City was kicked out of Real Madrid penalties last season last season last season, and Spanish giants are hot favorites to re -pass this week.

“Theoretically, Real Madrid has to attack, but I don’t think Carlo Ancelotti will not worry about it. It has been the fact that Real will be expected to finish the job on the Bernabeu.

“Manchester City does not have the same confidence they have had in the past. But don’t forget that it is a champions league, and Pep Guardiola has experience in this, and the players he has, have a huge experience in the European level.

“So I think everything can happen. When they have so much quality in the team, on the team, everything can happen.”

Extremely experienced Benitez, 64, has remained from the football management since he left Celta Vigo last year, but he is already preparing for his next job. And he almost joined the Brazilian side Botaphogo last month.

“Yes, it was very close. I had a very good conversation with the owner and also to the director of football. They impressed me because they were very ambitious. But it was too far.

“Then you have to analyze all the details, and my family is here. I was very pleased with the approach because I liked the way they approached. Very professional. The ideas were very good.

“I had a lot of offers during the year. But I always waited for the Premier League, because it’s a league I like. You have to choose the right opportunity and I hope it will come soon.”