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Richarlison must repay Rafa Benitez after he helped persuade Everton to let their star striker represent Brazil at the Olympics... his Tokyo goals glut shows his quality but he now needs to aid his new boss in getting angry fans on side

Rafa Benitez will be relying on Richarlison to help make his controversial appointment as Everton boss easier to digest for the Goodison Park faithful.

Everton's decision to hire Benitez as their new manager earlier this summer was met with vitriol by a large section of the club's fanbase, considering how he holds legendary status with the red half of Merseyside and fierce rivals Liverpool.

The Spaniard knows he's in for a tough start back in the city where he's enjoyed so much success but one way to start winning over those who so vehemently oppose him is by simply getting results.