Rafa Benitez doubles workload at Newcastle ahead of the Tyne-Wear derby
Rafa Benitez is cracking the whip at relegation-threatened Newcastle United.
Benitez has cancelled days off and introduced double training sessions, according to the Daily Mail.
The relegation-threatened club's new manager cancelled his players' day off on his first day in charge a week ago.
And Benitez has stopped the players leaving after lunch, according to the report.
The 55-year-old, preparing the team for Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby, is working on tactics, team shape and fitness in the afternoon.