Everton players are still reeling from the sudden departure of iconic coach Carlo Ancelotti this week, and are reported to be 'surprised and dismayed.'
Earlier in the week Ancelotti was contacted by Real Madrid and left Merseyside within 48 hours after making it clear he wanted to return to the Spanish capital.
No sooner had the news of Real's interest broke, Ancelotti was already posing with the club shirt alongside president Florentino Perez and looking forward to the new campaign.
A number of stars are now considering their futures, with the likes of Richarlison and James Rodriguez 'particularly disillusioned as a result,' according to the Athletic.