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'He plays where I tell him!' - Ancelotti turns deaf ear to Richarlison's plea to lead Everton line

The Brazilian has thrived in a more central position filling in for the injured Calvert-Lewin

Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Richarlison would jump at the chance to permanently lead Everton's forward line - but that the Brazilian should not get his hopes up.

Richarlison has been one of the stars of a fine season for the Toffees to date thanks to his incursions off the left wing.

He is keen to take on a more central role in the team, a desire that has not convinced his manager.

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What was said?

“He likes to play centre-forward, honestly," Ancelotti told reporters ahead of Monday's Premier League clash against Everton.