Manchester United should appoint Rafa Benitez as David Moyes's
successor, says Didi Hamann
Former
Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann claims Rafa Benitez is the ideal candidate to
replace David Moyes at Manchester United
Experience: Rafael Benitez has knowledge of England and Europe
Rafa Benitez would be the ideal manager to replace David Moyes at Manchester United, according to former
Liverpool and Manchester City midfielder Didi Hamann.
Moyes was sacked on Tuesday morning, just nine months after his
appointment, following an unsuccessful season in charge at Old Trafford.
The search is now on for a new manager, with Ryan Giggs stepping in as
interim boss until the end of the current campaign.
Holland coach Louis van Gaal is the favourite to take up the role on a
full-time basis, with Atletico Madrid's Diego Simeone and Real Madrid's Carlo
Ancelotti also on the shortlist.
However, one man who has not been mentioned is Benitez and Hamann
believes the Spaniard's experience in the Premier League and Europe means he is
ideally suited.
"It is certainly a name they should consider," he said.
"They need somebody with a track record who can work with the big players,
who knows what is required to get in the Champions League and play a big role
in it for years to come.
"Rafa Benitez is in Italy at Napoli but his family still lives in
the North West and he has always made it clear that he would love to return to
the Premier League at some stage.
"The way it is going at Liverpool, I don't think he will be there
any time soon and he has been at Chelsea, so there are not too many clubs out
there for him. I don't think Arsenal will suit him.
"He, and Manchester United, will be a very good match. He had a few
run-ins with Fergie but he only pointed out a few facts, as he would say.
"If I was a United fan I would want somebody who gives us the best
possible chance to get back in the Champions League."
Meanwhile, Eric Harrison, the former United youth team coach credited
with developing the famous Class of '92, has told talkSPORT that Giggs
has what it takes to manage the team permanently.
He said: "He is a legend at the club. He is up there with likes of
Bobby Charlton and Denis Law. He is well respected with all the players and supporters
and he will get the atmosphere better on the training ground and at Old
Trafford.
"The players will go into training at Carrington relishing the
sessions and they will be flying at Old Trafford.
"I used to call him a football nut because he took everything on
board. He has got a chance [to be a top manager]."
