Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez won't risk promotion hopes for EFL Cup success

Daily Mail | November 28, 2016

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has insisted he will not jeopardise the club's promotion chances in pursuit of cup glory.

The Spaniard takes the Sky Bet Championship leaders to Premier League Hull on Tuesday evening with a place in the EFL Cup semi-finals at stake.

The Magpies have not won a major trophy since the 1969 European Fairs Cup and have not made the last four of a major competition for over 11 years, since they lost to Manchester United in the 2005 FA Cup in Cardiff.

Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez smiles during the team's training session on Monday

u00a0Newcastle players jog during the warm up ahead of the session on Monday morning — Newcastle players jog during the warm up ahead of the session on Monday morning

However, while Benitez will do all he can to address both situations this season as excitement mounts on Tyneside, he is adamant he cannot jeopardise the club's bid for an instant return to the top flight.