Former Everton manager Rafa Benitez has claimed it was "very clear" from the beginning that he would be unable to make his own "decisions" during his time at Goodison Park due to his previous position at Liverpool.
The Spaniard was relieved of his duties as Blues boss back in January after less than seven months in charge with Everton 15th in the Premier League table.
Despite a promising start to the season, which led to the Blues sitting fourth in the table in early September, the pressure quickly grew on Benitez as results nosedived and he was ultimately sacked following a dismal 2-1 defeat at Norwich City on January 15.
