Rafael Benitez initially received fierce supporters of Chelsea. But now he is considered to be started to successfully take their hearts were initially deriding.

Benitez designee to handle Chelsea after the dismissal of Roberto Di Matteo mid-November, could get a negative response from supporters of the Blues.

The reaction was more or less based on the poor relationship with the Chelsea fans Spaniard Benitez as manager that handles Liverpool.

Benitez's face it alone not afraid. He insisted several times going to be taking care of the Chelsea fans. Former defender 'The Blue', Graeme Le Saux, also thinks the mission Benitez has started successfully.

"The relationship between the supporters of the club began to build again," said Le Saux to London 24 Sportsmole quoted.

It was not separated from the performance of Chelsea in the Premier League, where they are now in fourth position and have just seven points adrift of Manchester City in second place, with one match more.

"The fans very quickly showed his frustration after Roberto Di Matteo was sacked, but I think in the process they began to warm welcome change."

"Ultimately our results as the club will determine how welcome from supporters," Chelsea straightforward 1989-1993 period and the 1997-2003.