Benítez back-pedaling and appeals to fans

Team manager Rafa Benítez has backtracked at the Champions League winners Chelsea after his provocative statements on Friday and called on fans to unity.

Team manager Rafa Benítez has backtracked at the Champions League winners Chelsea after his provocative statements on Friday and called on fans to unity. "We have to complete eleven games to get 33 points, we have to stick together and support the team," said the 52-year-old, who announced his resignation on Wednesday night of the season.



"I will do the best for the club, these are my principles for 26 years. I hope for a great atmosphere," said the Spaniard before the Premier League match on Saturday (16.00 clock) against West Bromwich Albion. With the association was even after his Wutrede all at peace. "The message is very clear: I have no problem with the bodies, Roman Abramovich or the players," said Benítez.

After constant blasphemous estates of the fans had Benítez, who had taken up his post until the end of November, on Wednesday announced his resignation and with derisive statements risking a premature expulsion. "The fans are wasting their time, you should do what is their duty.. Support their team with chants and placards such they do not help the club," Benitez told the club and attacked: "They have piped because someone mistakes one and made myself known a priori only as an interim manager has. "