Rafael Benitez
Everton news: Rafael Benitez sacked after less than seven months in charge
Everton have dismissed Rafael Benitez as manager after less than seven months in charge. The Spaniard was appointed at Goodison Park in June, replacing Carlo Ancelotti who left to join Real Madrid. However, that didn’t prove to be a good decision as the Toffees struggled massively to perform under the former Valencia manager. The Blues are currently 16th in the Premier League standings, wining only one of their previous 13 league matches. The Merseyside club reportedly held an emergency board meeting on Saturday to talk about the future of Benitez after their latest 2-1 defeat at Norwich City. And now they have released an official statement confirming the sacking of the 61-year-old boss. Appointing Benitez wasn’t a very popular decision...
Newcastle United news: Lucas Digne not keen to join the Magpies
Newcastle United are interested to sign Everton left-back Lucas Digne in this transfer window. However, as per latest reports from 90MIN, the 28-year-old has made it clear that he doesn’t want a move to St James’ Park. It is said that the Magpies submitted a £22 million offer to secure a deal for the French footballer. But Digne at this point isn’t keen to join the Tyneside club, although that could change later in the transfer window. The France international fell out of favour with Rafael Benitez after he argued over tactics with the Spanish boss. He hasn’t played a match for the Toffees since early December, despite being a key member of the team earlier in the season. The left-back is now expected to leave Goodison Park this month and Everton have al...
West Ham News: David Moyes’ side set sights on Lucas Digne
West Ham News: David Moyes’ side set sights on Lucas Digne – originally posted on Sportslens.com West Ham are interested in signing Lucas Digne who is currently on the books of Everton, according to reports. The 28-year-old made a positive start to the season, playing 13 of the 14 Premier League matches for the Toffees. However, he fell out of favour with Rafael Benitez after the left-back argued with the Spanish boss over tactics prior to their match against Arsenal last month. The French footballer hasn’t played any game for the Merseyside club since then and he remained an unused substitute in their recent 3-2 loss against Brighton. Now as per Sky Sports, West Ham are keen to sign Lucas Digne in the January transfer window. It has been reported that the Toffees want around £3...
Everton FC news: Lucas Digne on the radar of Newcastle United
Join 888sport and enter bonus code BOX45 to get £45 in Free Bets when you bet £10 on any football match. Newcastle United are interested in signing Lucas Digne who is currently on the books of Everton, according to reports. The 28-year-old arrived at the Toffees in the summer of 2018 in a deal worth around £18 million. Since his arrival at Goodison Park, he has clocked up 127 appearances across all competitions, scoring six goals and creating 20 assists in the process. However, the France international has fallen out of favour with the Blues boss Rafael Benitez this season. He hasn’t been part of the team since their 4-1 defeat against Liverpool at the start of this month. The Toffees are trying to raise funds to bring in reinforcements in the Januar...
Everton news: Toffees set to make third attempt to sign Nathan Patterson
Everton have reportedly been interested to sign Nathan Patterson who is currently on the books of Rangers. According to the Daily Mail, the Toffees will make their third attempt to secure the signature of the 20-year-old. The right-back’s current contract at Ibrox is set to run out in the summer of 2024. Patterson has clocked up 11 appearances across all competitions for Rangers this campaign, with an assist to his name. However, he has managed to make only two starts in the Scottish Premier League for the Gers. His performances earned him a call up to the national side and so far he has made six appearances for Scotland. Everton boss Rafael Benitez wanted to bring him in the summer but the Blues failed in their attempts despite making a £5 million bid. ...
Everton news: Rafael Benitez defends substitution of Richarlison at Crystal Palace
Everton boss Rafael Benitez defended his decision to substitute Richarlison in Sunday’s encounter at Crystal Palace. The Toffees’ fans made their feelings known when the Spanish boss replaced Fabian Delph and Richarlison with Salomon Rondon and Anthony Gordon in the second half. The supporters booed his decision to take off the Brazilian forward but Benitez defended the substitution by citing a ‘problem in his calf.’ Richarlison, who played a key role in the 2-1 comeback victory over Arsenal last week, looked frustrated to be replaced before the hour mark. His manager tried to console him on the touchline but he still looked sulky on his way to the bench. Benitez told Sky Sports later that the 24-year-old has a calf problem and he wanted to protect the player ahead ...
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Newcastle United sack Steve Bruce, Graeme Jones to take charge on interim basis
Newcastle United have dismissed English boss Steve Bruce from his position at St. James Park. The 60-year-old was expected to be sacked after the club saw a £305 million takeover by a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium earlier this month. He was in charge as a manager for the home match last week when Tottenham Hotspur defeated them by 3-2. The Magpies were left 19th in the Premier League standings after that defeat. Graeme Jones will now take charge at St. James’ Park on an interim basis, beginning with their upcoming match against Crystal Palace, as per Sky Sports. Steve Bruce was appointed as the manager of Newcastle United in July 2019 after Rafael Benitez left for the Chinese Super League side Dalian Professional. When he took over, there w...
‘What the fans want’ – Benitez reveals what he told Everton players in the dressing room
Rafael Benitez has revealed what he told his players after Everton’s victory last night against Burnley. The Toffees maintained their unbeaten run to the season after winning 3-1 against Burnley in the Premier League clash at Goodison Park on Monday night. Despite going a goal down, Everton came back strongly in the second half, with goals from Michael Keane, Andros Townsend and Demarai Gray sealing all three points for the Toffees. Both Townsend and Gray, the two summer signings, have been brilliant for Everton this season. Townsend scored with a fantastic long-range effort while Gray has once again impressed, scoring his third goal of the season. With this victory, Everton have now moved to fourth in the league table, sharing the same points at the top with Manchester United, Chels...
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£25m-rated man has uncertain Everton future, club tried to sell 30 y/o after manager exit [opinion]
James Rodriguez was seen as quite a coup when he first joined Everton, but the 30-year-old now has an uncertain future at Goodison Park after an eventful summer – James followed Carlo Ancelotti to Everton last season but saw his ex-Real Madrid manager return to the Santiago Bernabeu this summer. The Colombian international told ESPN in April that Ancelotti was the only reason he joined the Toffees, so things were up in the air following his departure in June. Everton even tried to sell James before the summer transfer window shut, but the player blocked a move to Istanbul Basaksehir – the Super Lig club sit second from bottom in the table without a point from their first three games this season. James may have been open to a move away from Everton if it was a step up than step down, but he...
‘He’s only concerned’ – Everton summer signing reveals what Benitez has told him
Andros Townsend has revealed that Everton boss Rafael Benitez wants him to focus mainly on his output in the final third. Eyebrows were raised when Benitez signed the 30-year-old winger on a free transfer after he was released by Crystal Palace this summer. Everton operated on a tight budget, with the club spending very little in the market. However, the likes of Townsend and Demarai Gray have impressed heavily for the Toffees. The former Tottenham Hotspur winger was brilliant against Southampton where he provided an assist and he also impressed during Everton’s 2-1 win over Huddersfield in the EFL Cup. Townsend has revealed that Benitez wants him to focus more on the attacking side of his game, rather than thinking about making defensive contributions. He told in an exclusive interv...
Rafa Benitez sends message to new Everton signing on Twitter following D-day move
Everton confirmed the signing of Salomon Rondon yesterday right at the end of the transfer deadline day. The former Newcastle striker joined from Chinese club Dalian Professional on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract with the option for a third season. The Venezuelan striker has been reunited with Rafael Benitez for the third time, having previously worked with him at Newcastle and Dalian. The 31-year-old centre-forward is a vastly experienced player who has 83 senior caps and a national team record 31 goals for his country. Benitez has taken to Twitter to welcome Rondon following his move to Goodison Park. Welcome @salorondon23, our paths cross one more time. I hope we celebrate soon with victories https://t.co/3bYuBTdc7P — Rafa Benitez Web (@rafabenitezweb) August 31, 2021 Spor...
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