Everton news: Six-man shortlist to replace sacked Rafa Benitez including Graham Potter | Football | Sport
Everton reportedly have six managers on their shortlist to replace Rafa Benitez. Everton sacked Benitez on Sunday afternoon after just six months in charge. Saturday’s defeat at relegation-threatened Norwich proved to be the final nail in the coffin for the Spaniard.
Everton have won just one of their last 13 Premier League matches and sit 16th in the table.
The Toffees are just six points clear of the relegation zone and the club’s owner Farhad Moshiri saw fit to make a change of manager.
Everton fans who protested against Benitez’s management were granted their wish less than 24 hours after defeat at Carrow Road.
A brief statement on the club’s official website read: “Everton Football Club can confirm the departure of Rafael Benitez as First Team manager.
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Garcia has previously had spells at Marseille, Roma and Lille.
Former Everton striker Wayne Rooney, who is impressing in a hugely difficult rule at Derby County, is an option.
Rooney started his playing career at Everton before returning after a glittering spell at Manchester United.
Frank Lampard is also on the Merseyside club’s radar, 12 months after he was sacked by Chelsea.
