Everton would have ‘definitely’ reached UCL under ex-boss – Richarlison
Everton forward Richarlison believes Everton would “definitely” have reached the Champions League under former manager Carlo Ancelotti.
The Italian manager spent one season at Goodison Park, guiding the Toffees to a tenth-place finish in 2020/21.
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He departed for Real Madrid last summer, however, and is enjoying a terrific season back in La Liga after leaving Los Blancos in 2015.
Richarlison loved working with Ancelotti, and during an interview with the Brazilian version of Goal, he was asked if the 62-year-old is the best manager he has worked with.
“Absolutely! He’s a winning guy,” said Richarlison (via Sport Witness).
“I remember that once we went to play at home, if I’m not mistaken against Leeds. He was full of tactics, put us to play with three defenders. I said: ‘Wow, professor! Is there no way to put one more striker to help me up front?’ He turned to me and said, “Wow, Richy! You must be kidding! I’ve already won five Champions Leagues and you’re going to talk to me about that?!’.
“He is a coach that I learned a lot from, he is one of the most successful coaches today. Not only did I learn from him, but the Everton squad as well. It’s a very young squad, so we embraced it. Embraced and did a good job with him. If he stayed here, we would definitely reach a Champions League, a Europa League. His work is very good.”
Richarlison was also high in praise of his current manager, Frank Lampard, and expects the Chelsea legend to be a success at Goodison Park.
“We try to learn as much as possible from him” the Brazilian added. “As he was once a player, he understands our side, he knows that the moment is not so good, but he is always there, encouraging, talking to the players.
“So we have everything to help him. It’s his second job in the Premier League, the first was at Chelsea.
“He has everything to do a great job at Everton. It’s enough for the players to believe in his work, as we have been doing. We will do everything to evolve in his hands, and that he can be happy with the Everton shirt too.”
