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Rafa Benitez cracks the whip at Everton as Toffees part company with director of medical services Danny Donachie - with the Spaniard unhappy at numerous re-injuries for key players like star man Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Everton have reportedly parted ways with director of medical services Danny Donachie with Rafa Benitez unhappy at injuries to key players.

Benitez has been without Dominic Calvert-Lewin since August due to a thigh problem, while the Spanish coach has also been unable to rely on the services of Fabian Delph, Jean-Philippe Gbamin and Andre Gomes.

Now, The Athletic report that Donachie has been placed on leave by Everton while his departure is finalised, with Benitez looking to improve the off-field services at the club.

Everton boss Rafa Benitez has cracked the whip as part of a review of the medical department
Director of medical services Danny Donachie (right, with defender Yerry Mina) has been placed on leave by the club

The report details that as part of Benitez's review of all departments within the club, other medical staff have had their roles changed and in some instances downgraded as part of a restructuring.