Rafa defends Lee

Lee, a former Liverpool player and coach, has left Bolton by mutual consent this week after a poor start to the season. Rafael Benitez has defended Lee and says the decision to get rid of him was made too early.

"I have a good relationship with Sammy Lee and I have said to both him and Frank McParland that I was sorry, and that it's too soon for them to be sacked," said the Spaniard.

"You must give time to a new manager. Everything is going too fast now in football."