Everton boss Rafa Benitez had no problem with a stroppy Richarlison after victory at Brighton.
The Brazilian forward threw a strop when denied the chance to take Everton's penalty, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin instead stepping up and burying the spot-kick.
Demarai Gray fired Everton into the lead, and Calvert-Lewin's third goal in as many games sent the Merseysiders into the Premier League's top four.
Everton boss Benitez revealed Richarlison would have been in line for a spot-kick had the Toffees won two penalties in the match, with Calvert-Lewin the first taker.
“We had a conversation before the match and I told them that if we had two penalties, the first one is Dominic and the second one is Richarlison," Benitez said.
“Richarlison wants to score goals, it's normal, but I'm pleased we won and that Dominic scored. And everyone has to be happy with that."
Asked if Richarlison's anger was down to rumours on his future, Benitez replied: “No I don't think so, that is a positive thing for me, that he was trying to compete.
“The player has played in the Copa America and after that the Olympics, he's had no holiday and is back and working really hard for the team.
“So I'm very happy with him. And hopefully the next time we have two penalties, he can take the second one."
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