Rafa Benitez insisted he and his staff “were doing our best” as he opened up about his controversial stint at Everton.
The former Blues boss said he was eager to succeed at Goodison Park and initially believed he made the right decision when he took over following the departure of Carlo Ancelotti.
He blamed money, injuries and “other problems” for the circumstances of his January exit, claiming the opportunity he believed he had in the transfer market was thwarted by difficulty selling players in the summer. But he also stressed his belief the club maintains the potential “to be great”.
