Benitez was installed as the club's interim manager last November but during his time at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have fallen out of the title picture and are currently five points ahead of fifth-placed Arsenal in the hunt for Champions League qualification.
The Spaniard has not been a popular appointment with many Chelsea fans, but he told the Daily Mirror: "I try to have the vision of the big picture. If I'm here, it's because I was successful.
"I have won all the trophies you can win at club level, in different countries and different teams. I know my ability and skill.
"In the past, you could have three people who were not happy about your team selections or your substitutions, or whatever, and nobody would notice.
"Now you can have one person in the Czech Republic, making up a quote and saying 'Rafa said this', and then it's repeated over and again. It becomes 'the truth', even though it's not true – and it was not true.
"The trouble is you cannot change the perception now of people who are on another continent and read on Twitter the opinion of someone else, who has a blog and wants to write something not true. It's impossible.
"I have received a lot of messages and emails here at the club. Fans said: 'You are doing a good job, carry on. We understand the situation. Don't be worried because we are Chelsea fans and can see what you are trying to do'.
"I think we are doing a great job. Why? Because you can see the team has more balance, has a lot of young players who are learning and progressing in a transitional period."
"We're pleased with the evolution of the team but you want to win and finish in the top four to confirm all these things."
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