Former Liverpool assistant manager Phil Thompson spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning and was quick to admit he had never seen a “welcome” for a new manager like the one Rafa Benitez received at Stamford Bridge yesterday afternoon.
Thompson told Oisin Langan that Rafa must be keen to get his name back onto contention for the big jobs, and undertaking the seemingly thankless task of Chelsea manager is the price to pay. he was confident, however, that the ex-Liverpool manager would not compromise himself for anyone and he will aim to put his mark on Chelsea before the end of the season.
And here is that warm Chelsea embrace that Rafa was given yesterday afternoon. Heartwarming.
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