After a rancorous start to his Everton career, Rafa Benitez is grateful that pre-season action is under way. He needs cash to buy players he believes will put Everton in contention for the top four. That sort of money may not be available this summer and no one can predict how long Benitez will be around. Benitez is convinced he can take the club forward but, because of his Anfield past, understands that things could turn sour on the flimsiest pretext. He is determined that whenever he leaves Everton, Goodison will be in better shape than when he arrived.

Source: Irish Independent July 19, 2021 21:45 UTC