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Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti seems confused when asked about Luke Garbutt... but defender who has been on loan at Ipswich all season and hasn't played since 2015 is able to laugh it off after leaving Goodison Park

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti was perplexed when asked about released defender Luke Garbutt in his press conference on Tuesday.

Ancelotti, who arrived at Goodison Park in December, replied with 'Who?' when asked for a few words on Garbutt, before saying 'I am surprised about this question, I don't know.'

The 27-year-old has been on loan at Ipswich Town all season and has not played for the first-team since 2015, making 12 appearances in total for the Toffees.

Luke Garbutt was released by Everton on Tuesday having not played for the club since 2015
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti seemed confused when asked about the defender

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti seemed confused when asked about the defender

The Italian manager admitted he was surprised at being asked a question about Garbutt

Garbutt himself, who spoke highly of the club upon his release on Tuesday, laughed off Ancelotti's reaction on Twitter, saying: 'Don’t get it twisted I chose to find the funny side other players would feel disrespected by the club and the manager.