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Everton forward Richarlison admits Blues boss Rafa Benitez was right to substitute him during defeat to Crystal Palace despite anger from traveling fans as the manager was 'trying to protect' the Brazilian from a longer spell on the sidelines

Everton forward Richarlison has admitted manager Rafael Benitez was right to substitute him during Sunday's defeat at Crystal Palace.

The decision was greeted with outright animosity from travelling fans towards the former Liverpool boss, who after the match revealed the Brazil international had a calf problem.

Richarlison's reaction at the time did not help matters but the player has subsequently said the manager was right.

Richarlison (right) admitted Rafael Benitez (centre) was right to substitute him on Sunday

Richarlison (right) admitted Rafael Benitez (centre) was right to substitute him on Sunday

'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,' he told the club's official website.