MX23RW : Wednesday, July 3 08:17:22| >> :120:75029:75029:

Rafael Benitez hails Raul-esque Gonzalo Higuain

Napoli boss Rafael Benitez pays tribute to Gonzalo Higuain, who he claims is one of the world's finest strikers after his Coppa Italia heroics against Inter Milan.

Rafael Benitez has claimed that Gonzalo Higuain is among the world's finest marksmen after firing Napoli into the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia.

The Argentine struck a last-gasp winner as the Partenopei beat Inter Milan 1-0 at Stadio San Paolo on Wednesday night.

The Spaniard began his coaching career with Real Madrid B, where he worked alongside a young Raul, and Benitez says that Higuain reminds him of the legendary hitman.

"Higuain is a great striker and I think one of the best in the world," he told RAI Sports at full time.

"I've worked with many excellent forwards, including Raul when he was only 16 years old."

Napoli face Lazio in the next round.

ID:203586: cacheID:203586:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1855:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Inter Milan's coach Roberto Mancini gestures during the Serie A football match between AC Milan and Inter at San Siro Stadium in Milan on November 23, 2014
Read Next:
Half-Time Report: Nothing to separate Napoli, Inter
>
rhs 2.0
Euro 2024 fixtures header
Friday, July 5
 
5pm
Quarter-Finals
Spain
vs.
Germany
 
8pm
Quarter-Finals
Portugal
vs.
France
Saturday, July 6
 
5pm
Tuesday, July 9
Wednesday, July 10
Sunday, July 14
Tables header RHS

Group A

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Germany Germany32107
Q Switzerland Switzerland31205
3 Hungary Hungary31023
4 Scotland flag Scotland30121

Group B

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Spain Spain33009
Q Italy Italy31114
3 Croatia Croatia30212
4 Albania national flag Albania30121

Group C

TeamPWDLPTS
Q England flag England31205
Q Denmark Denmark30303
Q Slovenia Slovenia30303
4 Serbia Serbia30212

Group D

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Austria Austria32016
Q France France31205
Q Netherlands Netherlands31114
4 Poland Poland30121

Group E

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Romania Romania31114
Q Belgium Belgium31114
Q Slovakia Slovakia31114
4 Ukraine Ukraine31114

Group F

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Portugal Portugal32016
Q Turkey Turkey32016
Q Georgia Georgia31114
4 Czech Republic Czech Republic30121


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!