Roberto Martinez emerges as the frontrunner for a sensational return to Everton after the Toffees sack Rafa Benitez... six years after the Belgium manager was axed at Goodison Park Roberto Martinez is one of the frontrunners to replace Rafa Benitez at Everton Benitez has been sacked as Everton manager after less than seven months Belgium national team manager was sacked six years ago at Goodison Park Everton's defeat to Norwich on Saturday made it one win in 13 league games By James Cohen For Mailonline Published: 18:22 GMT, 16 January 2022 | Updated: 18:23 GMT, 16 January 2022 1 Viewcomments Roberto Martinez has emerged as a frontrunner to replace Rafa Benitez at Everton, six years after the Belgium manager was sacked at Goodison Park. Everton are searching for a successor to Benitez following his sacking, which came after a run of poor performances for the Toffees including a 2-1 defeat to Norwich on Saturday. Martinez, who now coaches the Belgium national team, has become one of the likely names to take the job on an interim basis. Belgium national coach Roberto Martinez is being lined up for a sensational return to Everton Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility