Rafael Benitez sacked as Everton manager

By AFP

Published: Mon 17 Jan 2022, 12:26 AM

Rafael Benitez was sacked as Everton manager on Sunday after just 200 days in charge of the struggling Premier League club.

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Benitez was an unpopular appointment in June last year after his long spell with Everton’s Merseyside rivals Liverpool.

The Spaniard paid the price for a dismal run of nine defeats in Everton’s last 13 league matches, culminating in a 2-1 loss at lowly Norwich on Saturday.

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“Everton Football Club can confirm the departure of Rafael Benitez as first-team manager,” a club statement said.

AFP

Published: Mon 17 Jan 2022, 12:26 AM

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