Everton Super Fans react to Richarlison injury update
This is part of a regular series from our panel of Everton Super Fans. Each week, Super Fans from our Goodison News Facebook page will deliver their verdicts on the biggest talking points and news stories around Goodison Park.
Everton Super Fans have flocked to a post on the Goodison News Facebook page about Richarlison.
The Brazilian picked up a calf injury during the 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace and he was taken off in the second half.
The decision sparked an angry reaction among the fans, but Rafa Benitez did what he felt best – he was trying to protect his key man.
Everton confirmed yesterday that Richarlison has picked up calf problems and he will be missing several weeks of action.
The 24-year-old has undergone a scan, and he revealed the real reason why the Spaniard took him off.
“It was frustrating I couldn’t stay on the pitch against Crystal Palace but Rafa did the right thing for me and for the team,” Richarlison told Everton’s website.
“I wasn’t able to play at my maximum capacity because of the issue with my calf and if I stayed on I would have done more damage and, probably, faced a longer period out of the team.”
Benitez was severely criticised for the decision, but the majority of the Everton fans feel it was the right move.
This is how the Super Fans have reacted:
Tough luck
The fans have every right to get angry about and vent their frustration with the results being poor, and the performance nowhere near acceptable.
However, on this occasion, Benitez is left with no other choice. Injuries are something that is beyond his control, and he did the best thing by taking Richarlison off.
Everton are without a win in their last six away games, and they face a tough battle against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.
Losing Richarlison is a massive blow especially at a time when the squad is severely ravaged by injuries. Benitez is also missing several key players, like Seamus Coleman, Andros Townsend, and Lucas Digne for this game.
Likewise, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is still not fully fit yet for this game.
In other Everton news, a BBC MotD man has mooted this big-name duo to replace Rafa Benitez at the Blues.
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