Real Madrid manager Rafa Benitez has outlined his vision for the team this season, saying he wants his side to play attacking football and go out to win every match.
Los Blancos are currently in Australia as part of their pre-season tour where they will take on Roma and Manchester City in Melbourne. And taking time out to speak to Real Madrid TV, the new manager said the hard work starts now as Real look to get back on the troph trail this season.
“Pre-seasons are there to work, to get to know each other, and the conditions we have are good. The fact that it isn’t as hot as in other places means that you can really work hard and it’s a great help to us that the pitch is in the right condition to circulate the ball and for the kind of intensity with which we want to do things,” he said.
And he added: “We want to get to know the players and for the players to get to know us, and to try to bring Real Madrid an idea of play that’s in line with who Real Madrid are. This time together really helps in that regard.”
Speaking about the season ahead, the former Liverpool, Inter Milan, Chelsea and Napoli boss said he wants his team to have a balance between attack and defence, but to be ambitious in their mentality.
“I want Real Madrid to be Real Madrid. I want us to be a team that go out to win every game, that take the initiative, are assertive, that attack as well as in recent years and that defend a little bit better, to achieve that balance that will enable us to win more games and have a greater chance of winning trophies.”
