Everton striker Richarlison has hit out at former manager Rafa Benitez over the sales of James Rodriguez and Lucas Digne.
Speaking with TNT, Richarlison says Everton's players were disappointed with James' departure for Al Rayyan.
He said, "It also weighed a bit on the group. We know of the quality of James. Also of Digne, whom we finished up losing. So it weighs, it weighs. Like it or not, it weighs on the group.
"We had a tight group and we ended up losing two important players.
"When I arrived from the Olympic Games, I was even surprised by how much he (James) ran and dedicated himself to training, training well. And out of nowhere, the coach (Rafa Benítez) said that he no longer wanted him (James). And no one understood anything."
Richarlison added: "We had everything to reach the Europa League or the Champions League, but we lose players easily. We also lose players due to injury. That ends up making the competition difficult."
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