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Petr Cech expected Rafael Benitez backlash

Cech expected Benitez backlash
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Petr Cech reveals that he was not surprised to see Rafael Benitez met by a chorus of disapproval from Chelsea fans before his first match in charge.

Petr Cech has admitted that he was not surprised by the negative reaction from Chelsea supporters to the appointment of Rafael Benitez.

The new Blues boss was greeted by a chorus of boos from the home crowd before today's goalless draw against Manchester City.

Cech thinks that the discontent is a hangover from Benitez's time at Liverpool and wants to change opinions with performances on the pitch.

He told Sky Sports News: "Unfortunately you cannot change history, and while Benitez was Liverpool coach we had a lot of rivalry and it comes from there.

"But he is here to change things and put us in winning mode and he needs to have a chance to do that."

Chelsea missed out on the chance to move as high as second with the draw against City, a result that Benitez declared left him unsatisfied at full time.

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