Before the unexpected departure of Carlo Ancelotti to Real Madrid for the next three seasons. Everton will have to put in the task of looking for a coach and taking into account the thinking of the owner of the team, Farhad Moshiri, who with the Italian had a manager of experience. The historic Jamie Carragher wrote in The Telegraph what the best candidate is the Spanish Rafael Benítez who was until mid-2019 in the Premier with Newcastle and in 15/16 he managed James in Madrid.
“Of the names instantly linked to Everton when the Ancelotti news broke, who is more qualified than my former Liverpool manager, Rafa Benitez? Rafa is available and I’m sure he’s ready if Moshiri is prepared to consider one of the most shocking managerial appointments in the history of Merseyside football, “said the former Liverpool player in the British media.
After knowing the Italian’s departure, several names have been leaked to take his place, including that of Portuguese Nuno Espirito Santo who led the Wolves last season. However, for Carragher the best option is Benítez, a technician who considers similar characteristics to those of Ancelotti due to his career.
“At the very least, Benítez should be considered when Moshiri begins another search for a coach.. And it is not the first time that, before the owner decides which is the right candidate, he must be clear about the football direction he wants to take. With Ancelotti, Everton went after the tried and tested seasoned manager and stellar name. If that’s what Moshiri still wants, Benítez is an obvious candidate. “.
Rafa Benítez wants to coach again in the Premier
The 61-year-old manager was working until last January with China’s Dalian Pro, after leaving Newcastle at the end of the 18/19 season. Last March, in statements collected by The Sun, he stated that he would be interested in returning to England. to take on a project that motivates you, He even rejected Celtic because his intention is to return to the Premier.
“The priority is England because obviously I like the Premier League and my family is here. But I want to compete. Or have a project that allows you to get closer and then try to compete. I want to win. It’s not easy to win, but at least do the right thing to make sure your team can fight anyone, “Benítez said almost three months ago.
James and Benítez have already worked together at Real Madrid
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“With ‘Rafa’ Benítez I was only a short time because at 4 months I was already out”, declared the Colombian in a chat with Rio Ferdinand in mid-2020. The history of the player and the coach at Real Madrid was reduced to 11 games while it was from mid-2015 to January 2016.
The injuries were also an impediment so that the ’10’ of the Selection had more continuity and this was what the coach made known at that time. “When we do the analysis we forget that he is a footballer who has been injured for 55 days. There is no problem, he is a great player “, Benítez stated in September 2015.
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