Rafa Benitez off the mark with new club Dalian Yifang after leaving Newcastle United

Benitez took over the Chinese Super League club after leaving Newcastle United when his contract expired on June 30.

And the 59-year-old’s new side beat Henan Jianye 3-1 at home yesterday.

“My job is to slowly instil ideas into the players,” said Benitez.

Meanwhile, Benitez has been linked with a move for West Bromwich Albion striker Salomon Rondon, who spent last season on loan at St James’s Park.