Rafael Benitez has said he is not "scared" by the prospect of managing Everton and insisted comments made about the club while Liverpool manager were made a long time ago. Even the Liverpudlians accepted it was an opportunity for me to come back to the Premier League," Benitez said in his first Everton press conference on Wednesday. 1:13 Rafael Benitez has started work as Everton's new manager, leading his first training session with his new squad of players. He will be vital for us with his coaching expertise and understanding of the players," Benitez added. Benitez was also asked about transfer targets, but would not be drawn on names when Denzel Dumfries and Kalidou Koulibaly were mentioned.

Source: Sky sports July 14, 2021 14:26 UTC