Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez said his players were reaping the benefits of changes he had brought to the style of play, on the eve of a Club World Cup showdown with Monterrey. “We’ve tried to change little things, things we could improve,” said the Spaniard, who replaced Champions League-winning coach Roberto Di Matteo last month.

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez (centre) with Fernando Torres (right) and David Luiz during a training session in Yokohama yesterday. Pic/AFP