Rafa Benitez has revealed that he is content with the togetherness of the players in his Newcastle squad and he is ready to allow them to take more risks in an attacking sense.
As reported on the Shields Gazette, Benitez is ready to show that the Magpies can play as a unit defensively and offensively.
The manager has come under heavy scrutiny for the defensive tactics that he used against Chelsea at St James’ Park in their third match of the Premier League season and there has reportedly been unrest within the squad.
However, Benitez has received the backing of all the players and they are now keen to prove that they all have their hearts set on how the manager wants them to play.
Benitez said:
I think we have more or less seen what we have – it’s a team that’s united, a team that’s working hard in defence, and that will also try to go and attack
Obviously, Arsenal (on September 15) will still be tough, because they’re another top side, but maybe we will have a few more chances.
That can be good, although sometimes it can also be bad, because you have to take more risks, but we have to do it.
After, we will see against the other teams. I cannot say we’re better than anyone, but if we work like we did, we cannot be worse than anyone either. We can beat and compete against anyone.
Newcastle are yet to win a match this season but Benitez is set to allow his side to play more attacking football to get positive results.
