How Everton fans reacted to news Benitez could become their manager

Carlo Ancelotti departs

A somewhat surprising managerial change took place earlier this month when Carlo Ancelotti would leave Everton to re-join Real Madrid.

Ancelotti had previously been in charge at the Bernabeu between 2013 and 2015, during which time the Italian guided Madrid to a Champions League triumph, a UEFA Super Cup, a Club World Cup victory and a Copa del Rey.

And late on June 1^st, the news that Ancelotti had returned to Madrid was confirmed by Everton:

Everton can confirm that Carlo Ancelotti has left his position as manager to take up the role of Head Coach at Real Madrid.

— Everton (@Everton) June 1, 2021

Rafa Benitez to Everton?

This, of course, meant Everton now had to find themselves a new boss ahead of 2021/22.

And thus far a number of names, including David Moyes, Eddie Howe and Nuno Espirito Santo have been linked.

The former of that trio has since signed a new three-year deal with West Ham. Nuno, meanwhile, was said to have been close to landing the job last week, but little news on that front has been forthcoming since.

Instead, another name has now come into the fray. That man being former Liverpool manager, Rafa Benitez.

According to a report from The Times, Everton have held further talks with the Spaniard over the role. It is added that Benitez had initial talks with the Toffees’ owner last week.

How Everton fans reacted to Benitez news

The news that Benitez could be set to take over at Goodison Park has, unsurprisingly, not gone down too well with some Everton fans.

Benitez is, as already mentioned, an ex-boss of Everton’s bitter rivals, Liverpool. He is also not exactly known for his exciting brand of football.

And now, Everton fans have taken to social media to let their feelings on a potential Benitez appointment be known, with just some of the tweets showcased below:

I cannot stand the idea of Benitez at Everton … And I come from a position that was solidly not arsed who we got in. It appears I am arsed …. my stance is now Anyone but Benitez ..

— TizMe (@Michael80434708) June 16, 2021

Absolutely disgusted with Everton if they appoint Benítez

— Richard Lloyd (@Richlloyd1984) June 16, 2021

Will be giving away my season ticket

— Steven Pointon (@S_Pointon90) June 16, 2021

I can’t stress to you all enough just how much of a low point it would be to appoint Rafa Benitez as manager of our Football Club

— The Toffee Blues (@EvertonNewsFeed) June 15, 2021

Rafa Benitez…… ?⚪#UHTPodcast #EFC #COYB #Everton pic.twitter.com/u7OwE4Bacr

— The Unholy Trinity Everton Podcast (@UHTPodcast) June 16, 2021

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#	Team	MP	D	P
1	Manchester City FC	38	51	86
2	Manchester United FC	38	29	74
3	Liverpool FC	38	26	69
4	Chelsea FC	38	22	67
5	Leicester City FC	38	18	66
6	West Ham United FC	38	15	65
7	Tottenham Hotspur FC	38	23	62
8	Arsenal FC	38	16	61
9	Leeds United	38	8	59
10	Everton FC	38	-1	59
11	Aston Villa FC	38	9	55
12	Newcastle United FC	38	-16	45
13	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	38	-16	45
14	Crystal Palace FC	38	-25	44
15	Southampton FC	38	-21	43
16	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	38	-6	41
17	Burnley FC	38	-22	39
18	Fulham FC	38	-26	28
19	West Bromwich Albion	38	-41	26
20	Sheffield United FC	38	-43	23

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