Benitez:
"I knew that, to create a positive atmosphere, I had to change things. We needed players with experience of the Championship and of English football that knew about the physicality, the importance of every contact. It was important to get players with knowledge of this side of the game.
"We’re still looking (for new signings). We’re looking at the loan market. Maybe there are Premier League players who aren’t going to get chances with their clubs – we’re waiting and analysing every option.
"The key is always the net spend but if you sell good players you have to invest. We’re able to spend because we’ve sold players. We also have a smaller wage bill and maybe a profit at the end of the summer because we’re doing good business. I’m happy we’re getting good value for money.
"Going down is never good news. It was very difficult but it does mean we can start building something new, something different which will hopefully be good for the future.
"Relegation can never be a positive but it allows you to change things and move in another direction.
"We’re a good team and we can be one of the best teams but it’ll be tough. We’re still creating our style, there’s plenty of work to do to improve and it’ll take time.
"I’d like to say we’ll win easily at Fulham but I don’t think we will. For us, it’s going to be a long journey.”
"I knew that, to create a positive atmosphere, I had to change things. We needed players with experience of the Championship and of English football that knew about the physicality, the importance of every contact. It was important to get players with knowledge of this side of the game.
"We’re still looking (for new signings). We’re looking at the loan market. Maybe there are Premier League players who aren’t going to get chances with their clubs – we’re waiting and analysing every option.
"The key is always the net spend but if you sell good players you have to invest. We’re able to spend because we’ve sold players. We also have a smaller wage bill and maybe a profit at the end of the summer because we’re doing good business. I’m happy we’re getting good value for money.
"Going down is never good news. It was very difficult but it does mean we can start building something new, something different which will hopefully be good for the future.
"Relegation can never be a positive but it allows you to change things and move in another direction.
"We’re a good team and we can be one of the best teams but it’ll be tough. We’re still creating our style, there’s plenty of work to do to improve and it’ll take time.
"I’d like to say we’ll win easily at Fulham but I don’t think we will. For us, it’s going to be a long journey.”
