Rafa Benitez’s first social media post since becoming Everton boss is a telling one – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Rafa Benitez has kicked off life as Everton new manager with pre-season training, and he appears glad to be finally back in the Premier League.
The former Newcastle United and Liverpool boss has been out of work since January after leaving the Chinese Super League, and was briefly linked with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic.
Benitez has remained on Merseyside where his family has lived since his Anfield days, and getting a job close to home is definitely relieving.
The Spaniard has posted on social media for the first time since becoming Everton boss, and his smiles say it all.
Back in the Premier League#EvertonFC #PremierLeague #Merseyside #England #Training #COYB #NSNO pic.twitter.com/fStOkfrRtx
— Rafa Benitez Web (@rafabenitezweb) July 7, 2021
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A lot of Everton fans were strongly against his appointment due to his Liverpool connection, and Benitez will be more than keen to prove them wrong.
He has not won a top-flight trophy since his Napoli days, and it remains to be seen whether he can guide the Toffees to the top-six and help them land their first piece of silverware in almost three decades.
The 61-year-old has the experience and quality to take Everton to the next level, but the fans could frown at his playing style given his pragmatic approach.
Toffees owner Farhad Moshiri has supported the club since taking over, spending a lot of cash, but the results are yet to show four managers and plenty signings later.
Benitez has been tasked with guiding the team to Europe, and it is a huge ask given how his predecessors have struggled to deliver.
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Author:Joseph Scott