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Leeds United could look at Rafael Benitez

Leeds United could look at Rafael Benitez - Leeds United News

Leeds United could soon turn their attention to Rafael Benitez as they continue their search for a new manager.

The Lowdown: Interim appointment?

Owner Andrea Radrizzani and Paraag Marathe, the president of investors 49ers Enterprises, appear to have the key say when it comes to deciding on Jesse Marsch’s successor, but have been dealt a number of setbacks so far.

Indeed, Raul, Carlos Corberan, Andoni Iraola and Arne Slot have all reportedly turned Leeds down, and reports have suggested that the club could consider an interim manager until the end of the season should they fail to land any of their top targets.

Benitez, a Champions League and FA Cup winner with Liverpool, is currently out of work and may well be on the radar in Yorkshire.

The Latest: Benitez named as candidate

The Guardian shared a story on Thursday after Iraola rejected a move to Elland Road.

They said that even though Leeds are looking at managers currently in jobs, the Whites could still look at coaches out of work, with Benitez name-checked as a potential option.

The Verdict: Short-term solution?

Benitez has plenty of experience in the Premier League, taking charge of 359 top-flight fixtures. He has averaged 1.69 points per game in England, and a similar record could be enough to keep Leeds in the division, with another fight for survival seemingly on the cards.

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The 62-year-old has also never lost to the Whites in five games, so if Leeds continue to suffer issues in their pursuit of managers in work, then perhaps Benitez could be an ideal short-term solution until the end of the season.

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