Everton have confirmed they have suspended a first-team player pending a police investigation (Picture: Getty)Everton have suspended a first-team player pending a police investigation, the Premier League club confirmed on Tuesday. The Merseyside club did not identify the player or any details about the police case. A statement on the club’s official website read: ‘Everton can confirm it has suspended a First-Team player pending a police investigation. Confirmation of the suspension will serve as a blow to Rafael Benitez, who was appointed as Carlo Ancelotti’s successor earlier this month. MORE : Everton Manager Rafael Benitez hints at sale of James Rodriguez in order to fund new signingsMORE : Former Everton captain Phil Jagielka reacts to Rafa Benitez appointmentFor more stories like this, check our sport pageFollow Metro Sport across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Source: Metro July 20, 2021 07:18 UTC