2021/22 Rafael Benitez

[ForeverBlue92]

RB will rotate squad ( which will frustrate fans)
, depending on how far Everton reaches in the Cup, he might prioritize the cup over the league, this depends on Evertons league position, and what you are fighting for.
However the lack of depth in Everton's squad will pose a problem, especially if you have injuries and how far you get in the Cups.

For me the cups are a distraction this season - the squad isn't strong enough to go all the way & the depth is too weak to risk too many injuries.

For me the priority has to be the league this season and trying to squeeze into 7th spot if we overacheive and try get back into europe.

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

RB will rotate squad ( which will frustrate fans)
, depending on how far Everton reaches in the Cup, he might prioritize the cup over the league, this depends on Evertons league position, and what you are fighting for.
However the lack of depth in Everton's squad will pose a problem, especially if you have injuries and how far you get in the Cups.

If he rotates it with the same aggressive determination that he applies to the lazy Susan at the New Orchid Garden everyone will be fuming.

 

[Moonlight dribbler]

I have to say I'm quite pleased with him so far.

Just out of interest, upon what basis?

 

[Billy Dean]

Just out of interest, upon what basis?

Our performances.

 

[Moonlight dribbler]

Our performances.

Long may it continue then.

 

[MisterJ]

For me the cups are a distraction this season - the squad isn't strong enough to go all the way & the depth is too weak to risk too many injuries.

For me the priority has to be the league this season and trying to squeeze into 7th spot if we overacheive and try get back into europe.

I like what you're saying, but if there's a chance to win something again we have to go for it.

It's been too long; and a cup gets you Europe.

 

[Terrarian]

x is my new second team haha gtfoh nobody cares.

 

[Moonlight dribbler]

8th or above plus a cup otherwise it is another waste of a season.

 

[davek]

8th or above plus a cup otherwise it is another waste of a season.

Just a cup win and top 8?

 

[zukai12_]

I like what you're saying, but if there's a chance to win something again we have to go for it.

It's been too long; and a cup gets you Europe.

yeah the 1995 factor has been hanging over us for far too long by this point

win a cup or even play at Wembeley, and the players get some winning mentality and we can build from there

Mourinho used to focus a surprising amount league cup every year to instill a winner mindset in his teams

 

[gaino92]

yeah the 1995 factor has been hanging over us for far too long by this point

win a cup or even play at Wembeley, and the players get some winning mentality and we can build from there

Mourinho used to focus a surprising amount league cup every year to instill a winner mindset in his teams

Problem with the league cup route is Guardiola also tries to win it every season soyou have to get passed a very very good City team

 

[4737carlin]

8th or above plus a cup otherwise it is another waste of a season.

Every season since 1995 has been a waste of a season

 

[4737carlin]

yeah the 1995 factor has been hanging over us for far too long by this point

win a cup or even play at Wembeley, and the players get some winning mentality and we can build from there

Mourinho used to focus a surprising amount league cup every year to instill a winner mindset in his teams

Agree on this, beating Watford in 84 started a great run, winning a cup is always the catalyst, Howard knew it, Pep knows it, and Jose, and we can be sure Rafael knows it too

 

[ForeverBlue92]

yeah the 1995 factor has been hanging over us for far too long by this point

win a cup or even play at Wembeley, and the players get some winning mentality and we can build from there

Mourinho used to focus a surprising amount league cup every year to instill a winner mindset in his teams

Easily done when you have Chelsea's squad!

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

Every season since 1995 has been a waste of a season

Thanks mate, I feel better for that knowing ?