Everton have sacked Rafa Benitez as manager.
The Toffees have confirmed the Spaniard’s departure after yesterday’s 2-1 loss at Norwich City.
Everton have been in wretched form and won just one of their past 13 Premier League games. As a result, they’ve dropped to 15th in the table.
Despite only taking charge at Goodison Park last summer, the axe has been wielded on Rafa Benitez amid fan fury.
Now the search is on to find his successor.
An Everton statement said: “Everton Football Club can confirm the departure of Rafael Benitez as First Team manager.
“Benitez, who joined Everton in June 2021, has left the Club with immediate effect.
“An update on a permanent replacement will be made in due course.”
Here are the early frontrunners to become next Everton manager, according to bookmakers Paddy Power.
*Odds correct at time of publication.
9. Ralph Hasenhuttl - 7/1
The Austrian was sacked by Southampton earlier this season after four years in charge. He did keep the Saints up when he arrived in a relegation battle during the 2018-19 season. | AFP via Getty Images
10. Sean Dyche - 9/4
He’s been out of work since being sacked by Burnley just less than a year ago. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
11. Marcelo Bielsa - 5/4
The highly-respected Argentine guided Leeds United back to the Premier League before being sacked last season. Bielsa was linked with the Bournemouth job earlier this campaign. Photo: JON SUPER/AFP via Getty Images