Rafael Benitez Finally Speaks Out After Everton Sack Letter

Rafael Benitez says he did not realise the “magnitude of the task” at Everton following his sacking on Sunday after less than seven months in charge.
The Toffees appointed the former Liverpool manager, 61, as Carlo Ancelotti’s successor in June.

Everton have won only one of their past 13 Premier League games and are 16th in the table, six points above the relegation places.

“We knew it wouldn’t be easy,” Benitez said following his departure.

“It was a big challenge, both emotionally and in terms of sport. My love for this city, for Merseyside and its people, made me accept this challenge, but it is only when you are inside that you realise the magnitude of the task.

“From the very first day, my staff and myself worked as we always do, with commitment and full dedication. We didn’t only have to get results, but we also had to win over people’s hearts.

“However, the financial situation and then the injuries that followed made things even harder.”