He was brought to fill the gap after a sudden departure of Carlo Ancelotti to Real Madrid, but he did not succeed. Rafa Benitez was removed from the position of Everton manager after close to 200 days.In 22 games under his leadership, the team from Goodison Park won only 31.8 percent of matches, ie seven times, while they suffered defeat in almost half of the matches – ten times. Looking only at the Premier League stats, Everton collected 19 points in 19 games.##NAJAVA_MECA_6108007##Far too little for the team that has invested a lot of money in the playing staff in recent years. As much as 685 million USD over five years.Clearly, for a long time, the fans have been looking for someone to take responsibility. And they have been vocal about the fact that it is not only up to the manager but also to the upper management of the club.An Everton fan has invaded the pitch and tried to get to Benitez at Carrow Road! 🤯📹 @ZoryaLondonskpic.twitter.com/mfq8uM4MBi— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) January 15, 2022 The talks about Benitez parting ways with Everton started before the end of 2021 – the Toffees were without a victory from the end of September to the beginning of December. However, the surprising 2-1 win against Arsenal has bought the Spaniard some time.But it was inevitable – the victory over the Gunners was just a ray of light, as a new negative streak in the Premier League followed – three defeats and a draw. The fact they qualified for the fourth round of the FA Cup did not help – Everton got to it only through an overtime win against second division team Hull City.Song admits he left Arsenal to become a millionaireThe news of the dismissal of the Spanish coach was confirmed by the club by publishing it on its website, and the English media have already started the auction for the successor. The greatest chances are given to the former “child of the club” Wayne Rooney, who is doing a great job in the second league Derby County. The Rams were administratively deprived of 21 points, but Rooney managed to raise the team to the penultimate position and only six points from the safe zone.Other names mentioned include Duncan Ferguson, Frank Lampard, Graham Potter and Nuno Espirito Santo.
