Chelsea for six months but it was an absolute rollercoaster of highs and lows on and off the pitch. The Spaniard arrived at Stamford Bridge for his first game in charge in 2012 to a fiercely hostile reception during a 0-0 draw with Manchester City.
Already an unpopular appointment due to his connection with Liverpool, Benitez did not help his cause with a series of controversial decisions.
Among them was his treatment of club captain John Terry, who was marginalised throughout Benitez's time in the Chelsea dugout.
During the 2012/13 season, Blues legend Terry played in just 14 Premier League matches - the least ever since his emergence in 1999/00.
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