"I know we need improvement in attack, but we are better in defence. If you want to build a strong team you must always start at the back," Benitez stated.
"The quality of the players is the most important thing. You must know what you have and work with it. Chelsea play similar, but for them it becomes 4-3-3 when they have the ball and attack. But the system isn't that important. The players' movement is what makes it work," Benitez continued.
And the similarities with Chelsea continued, with Benitez adding, "Tell me, how do Chelsea win their matches?"
"They control the game in defence first and then they have good forwards to build attacks. They win most games 1-0 or 2-0. United and Arsenal do the same. They defend properly first and don't allow their opponent many opportunities. That's what we're trying to achieve," he said.
Benitez concluded, "We have the defensive part better now, but for sure we must improve more in attack. It can take time to get the balance right but at this moment we are heading the right way. I know we can beat anyone."