Rafael Benitez eyeing up Premier League return with four managers under pressure

Benitez told talkSPORT he would welcome a Premier League return and is monitoring the league while working as a UEFA Technical Observer.

Rafael Benitez has expressed his desire to return to Premier League management, telling talkSPORT on Tuesday that he would be happy to take on a project in England's top flight. The former Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle manager has not managed in England since his sacking by Everton in 2022 after six months in charge.

Benitez is currently working as a member of the UEFA Technical Observer Group, analysing matches and tactical trends across Europe's major leagues. However, he emphasised his particular interest in the Premier League, citing the intensity and quality of competition. "Every game, every ball is a challenge," he said. "I think it's fantastic. The problem is that you need to find the right project."

While no Premier League manager has been sacked this season, several are under significant pressure: Michael Carrick at Manchester United, Regis Le Bris at Sunderland, Pierre Sage at Crystal Palace, and Oliver Glasner at Nottingham Forest, who recently challenged his board to sack him after a 2-0 defeat to Brentford.