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Benitez: "I Don't Know if it Will Take Months or a Year, But We Will Succeed at Panathinaikos"

Published January 2, 2026, 09:23

Rafa Benitez expressed his absolute confidence in the success of Panathinaikos, in an interview with "La Republicca". The Spanish coach emphasized that there is no pressure for immediate results, but the goal is the gradual improvement and return of the team to competitiveness. He does not know if it will take months or a year, but he is sure he will succeed. He expressed his enthusiasm for the Panathinaikos project, the new sports center and the stadium, as well as for the reception he received from the fans. He also referred to the World Cup, expressing reservations about the new formula with 48 teams, while predicting that Italy will qualify for the playoffs and Greece will improve in the future.