Everton rolled the dice with Richarlison at the start of the season.
With so much upheaval at the club following the shock departure of Carlo Ancelotti and the unpopular appointment of Rafael Benitez, a musk of discontent lingered around L4. A good start felt imperative for Benitez and, while the Toffees have spectacularly unravelled in the months since, they were able to get one.
Richarlison was key to that. He scored one and set up another on the opening day of the season against Southampton. He then featured against Leeds United, Brighton & Hove Albion and Burnley as Everton amassed a creditable 10 points from their first four games.
