Everton are reportedly edging closer to announcing Rafael Benitez as their new manager, according to reports. Everton were left stunned earlier this summer when Ancelotti quit his post to take over at Real Madrid.
"What I wanted to say was they are a small team because in this game I remember they had one chance.
"Liverpool fans they were happy and the Evertonians were upset. But I didn't want to say they were a small club I wanted to say they were a small team."
Despite Benitez's loyalty to Liverpool, Jamie Carragher gave his endorsement for Everton to bring in the former Anfield coach.
“As Carlo Ancelotti returns to Real Madrid, Everton owner Farhad Moshiri will be wondering when he will next get the chance to appoint a former Real Madrid manager and Champions League winner with Premier League experience,” Carragher said last month.
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Rafael Benitez was not popular among Everton fans during his time in charge of Liverpool (Image: GETTY)
“Of the names instantly linked with Everton as the Ancelotti news broke, who is more qualified than my former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez?
“Rafa is available, settled in the area and I am sure he is ready if Moshiri is prepared to consider one of the more shocking managerial appointments in Merseyside football history.
“At the very least, Benitez should be under consideration as Moshiri begins yet another managerial quest. And not for the first time, before the owner decides the right candidate, he has to be clear of the football direction he wants to take.”