Everton boss Rafa Benitez has acted swiftly on their injury problems this season.
The Athletic says Everton have parted ways with director of medical services Danny Donachie with Benitez unhappy at injuries to key players.
Benitez has been without Dominic Calvert-Lewin since August due to a thigh problem, while the Spanish coach has also been unable to rely on the services of Fabian Delph, Jean-Philippe Gbamin and Andre Gomes.
Now Donachie has been placed on leave by Everton while his departure is finalised, with Benitez looking to improve the off-field services at the club.
The report details that as part of Benitez's review of all departments within the club, other medical staff have had their roles changed and in some instances downgraded as part of a restructuring.
The first-team boss brought in James Harley as head of sports science in July, and in October he appointed Cristian Fernandez as a fitness rehabilitation coach.
Benitez had worked with both during his time at Newcastle United.
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