Benitez, who has coached many top clubs like Liverpool and Real Madrid, said in an interview with Neville that the best player he has coached in his coaching career is former Liverpool captain Gerrard. However, Ronaldo, who had a brief cooperation with Benitez and had a bad relationship with him, was completely ignored by the Master.
Although he is currently unemployed, Benitez has coached Chelsea, Real Madrid, Liverpool, and other top clubs in his coaching career besides coaching in the Chinese Super League, and has coached world-class players like Lampard, Ronaldo, and Gerrard.
When asked by Neville whether he had never really trusted Gerrard, Benitez gave an explanation, saying that Gerrard was the best player he had coached, “It’s not a matter of trust or mistrust anymore, Gerrard is the best player I’ve coached. Of course, I couldn’t say that when I was in Madrid, but now I can say, I know very clearly that he has all the qualities of a great player.”
Benitez then added, “Gerrard is physically strong, can cut into the penalty area, and can also play right back to participate in defense. He understands the holding midfield position very well and can do whatever he wants.”
Although Benitez also worked with Ronaldo at Real Madrid, it was once exposed by the media that the two had a bad relationship. However, after leaving Real Madrid, Benitez once revealed that the rumors were false and that there was no conflict between the two. However, choosing Gerrard as the best player in his coaching career instead of Ronaldo, the rift between the two seems to be more than just a rumor.
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