Rafael Benitez enjoyed a bright start to his Everton tenure but just seven games in, the spark already seems to be fading.
The Spaniard's arrival at Goodison Park was shrouded in controversy due to his Liverpol links. The move split fans with the Spaniard's six-year spell at Anfield not forgotten.
But the 64-year-old seemed to swiftly win supporters over as the Toffees hit the ground running with a series of wins to kickstart the season.
However, the honeymoon period appears to have ground to an abrupt halt.
Everton bowed out of the Carabao Cup in the third round following an 8-7 shootout defeat
Everton's penalty shootout defeat on Tuesday night was a warning for Benitez.