
Ex-Liverpool man claims he had ‘weird relationship’ with Benitez
“It was, in my opinion, a weird relationship [with Benitez]… He only judged me for the things I didn’t do right.”
“It was, in my opinion, a weird relationship [with Benitez]… He only judged me for the things I didn’t do right.”
“I expect the team can get a result. We have to change a lot of things… You have squad, you have to manage.”
“We had a lot of character and chances in the second half, it was maybe a little too late.”
Rafael Benitez has voiced his disappointment in his Everton team’s defending after their 1-0 defeat to West Ham on Sunday afternoon.
Townsend has stepped up in DCL and Richarlison’s absence, scoring three in his last four league games.
“It’s an important game and, if we can get three points, it will be really good for the confidence here.”
John Terry had a stern word with Rafael Benitez after the 2013 FA Cup semi-final defeat. And it worked.
“I can understand why Newcastle might want him to come back. He is a top-quality manager at the end of the day.”
“They’re a talented bunch of players, perhaps their attitude at times wasn’t great.”
While Manchester United keep turning corners under Solskjaer, Everton almost scored from two. They were great.
“After my last experience [at Newcastle], not spending any money, it is great to have owners with this spirit.”
“He is really professional and is everything you expect in a player. He will always give everything.”
“But you look at Benitez, his family, he lives in the area, he’s just chosen to go to Everton because it’s local.”
Everton are fourth in the Premier League after four games, level on points with United, Chelsea and Liverpool.
“Everyone said we needed wingers. Richarlison did a great job and the two wingers helped the striker do better.”
A superb second-half fightback from Everton helped Rafa Benitez begin the task of winning over his Goodison sceptics…
Richarlison came back from the Olympics to inspire Everton with the help of Abdoulaye Doucoure.
“We have some players who are in isolation now – with Covid around, we have to be careful and some have to stay at home.”
The Everton target was managed by Rafael Benitez at Newcastle United during the 2018/19 Premier League season…
“it’s great to have one of the experienced guys on board. He’ll be a sounding board for the Everton manager.”
“Benitez wasn’t a great man-manager. His skills in that department were lacking. It was difficult to approach him.”
“I was in contact with Richarlison, he had the Olympic Games in his head… He is happy because he can go there.”
“It is better to think positive, how a lot of people were encouraging me to do well. I am happy with that.”
“We have good communication between everyone working here and managing the financial restrictions…”
Richarlison says he spent the “whole day arguing” with Everton director Marcel Brands.
“I think he will be loved by the Everton faithful. He’s a top-class manager. I think he’s a genius.”
Rafa Benitez has ignored fan backlash as he has “agreed” to become the new Everton manager…
Benitez is thought to be close to agreeing a deal with Everton.
“But what about Rafa Benitez? I am surprised that Spurs haven’t, at least, gone for him.”
Benitez has given Everton the “green light” to make a move for the Wolves and England defender…