Some coach-club matchups seem as if they were made in heaven. They last for long, bring lots of joy, happiness and silverware to a club, thus creating an eternal connection in that magical triangle – the coach, the club and fans. Even movies are being made about them to emphasize that once-in-a-lifetime bound and second to none achievements that provide moments to be cherished forever.Rafael Benitez’s arrival to Everton, however, looks like none of it.A tactician that used to call the Toffees “a small club” amid his Liverpool days now agrees to sit in that small dugout at Goodison Park. How awkward the whole thing looks, even the club itself couldn’t celebrate the signing of a well-known manager but issued a cold, strictly informative tweet regarding Rafa’s move.We can confirm Rafael Benitez has been appointed as our new manager.— Everton (@Everton) June 30, 2021 “The Spaniard joins the Club on a three-year deal and will commence work with the squad when they return to USM Finch Farm for pre-season training from 5 July, ” Everton announced on Wednesday and added:”The appointment of Benitez comes after a robust and wide-reaching recruitment process by the Club over the past three weeks – a process that has included multiple interviews with several candidates.”The Everton admin announcing Rafa. https://t.co/ijuvIvcJgw pic.twitter.com/gwV3jBb58N— Craig Callaghan (@MCraigC73) June 30, 2021 On the other hand, Benitez himself said:“I am delighted to be joining Everton. Throughout this process I have been greatly impressed by the ambition shown by the senior representatives at the Club and their desire to bring success to this historic Club.“I believe this is a Club that is going places. I’m determined to play a big part in helping this great Club achieve its ambitions.”Well, he has performed miracles before…#LFC #LFCDT #RafaBenitez #Everton https://t.co/Tp37udvTvi pic.twitter.com/PsipOpeEOq— LFC Daytrippers Podcast (@LFCDaytrippers) June 30, 2021 Good luck, man. You’ll need it.
