Real Madrid Castilla boss Zinedine Zidane says he is not ready to take over from Rafa Benitez and is happy in his role.
Benitez has been under the spotlight this week following the club’s 4-0 defeat in the Clasico at the weekend. There has already been grumbles about his management methods and his defensive style of play.
For now, he has the backing of Florentino Perez, who gave him a vote of confidence on Monday afternoon.
But should results and performances not improve drastically soon, the Madrid-born boss could find himself out of a job sooner than he expected.
The club has a long-term plan to promote Zidane, but for now the Frenchman says he is still learning his trade and his happy with the second string outfit.
Speaking to reporters, Zidane stated: “I am coach of Castilla and Benitez of the first team. Things are fine at the moment. I am with Castilla and if I stay at the club it is the coach Castilla. Last year, at the end of the season, I had the feeling that I still lacked something to take over the first team. I am doing things little by little and I am in no rush. The important thing is to be happy day-to-day with what I am doing. Right now I’m at Castilla.”
