Newcastle United defender DeAndre Yedlin has praised manager Rafa Benitez for helping him develop his game this season.
After moving to the Magpies from Tyneside from rivals Sunderland last summer, Yedlin helped his team win promotion to the Premier League and proved that he has the ability to influence a game in both attack and defence due to his pace. He particularly thrives on counter-attack situations.
Yedlin said of his manager as reported by The Guardian, “I think he has been good for me. I think he’s just made me a more complete player.
“He’s given me advice on picking better times to go forward, and picking times when to stay back. Obviously positioning, both attacking and defensively, I’m very fortunate to have him as a manager.”
Yedlin initially made a name for himself while appearing for the United States against Belgium during a last 16 match of the 2014 World Cup. Though the Yanks lost the match 2-1 after extra time, Yedlin earned himself a move to Tottenham the following season.
After failing to break into the Spurs first team, he was sent on loan to Sunderland during the 2015-16 season and the following summer, moved to Newcastle permanently.
