Rafael Benitez has admitted he can be not very nice when he is angry, but insists he has moved on from his feud with Jose Mourinho.
The two men, who have both managed Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid, go head-to-head on Saturday, this time when Benitez takes his Newcastle team to Old Trafford to face Mourinho’s high-flying Manchester United.
Benitez said: “I think so. Older — that is obvious — and a lot calmer and more relaxed, because you have more experience.
“You know what’s important. The main thing is the players. You have to concentrate on that. You have to be sure you get the best from your players.”
He said: “As a manager, you have to make decisions to leave players in the stands or say something that you think is good for your team.
“Normally, I try to be respectful to everyone and do the best for my team.”
But asked if he was not nice at times, he replied: “Yes, for sure, when I am upset. I try to be respectful to everyone, but sometimes I’m upset and I’m not [nice].”
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