Richarlison has opened up on the "special relationship" he has with Marco Silva.
The Everton attacker says the manager has helped him to "grow and evolve" like that of a "father with his son".
The Brazilian also revealed his struggles on adapting to life in England the importance of Brazilian food.
"Like that of a father with his son," Richarlison told France Football via SportWitness about the bond he shares with Blues manager Silva .
"Since I came from Brazil, he has always helped me to grow and evolve.
"During training, he talks to me a lot and he does not hesitate to call me in his office so we can have discussions and watch videos to know what I’m doing right or wrong.
"It helps me a lot. There is a special relationship between us."
Richarlison also spoke about the interest coming from Ajax when he signed for Watford in 2017 before he then joined the Blues last summer and followed Silva to Merseyside, stating that the manager was the difference in convincing him to sign.
"Other clubs were interested," he said.
"I was on the verge of signing for Ajax, really close.
"Watford’s proposal was also very good, but what changed the game was manager Marco Silva. He wanted me especially. I got him on the phone, he put trust in me, I believed in him. This was the right decision.”
But despite having a good first season for the Hornets, Richarlison claims he wasn’t feeling great in the country.
He added: "The first year in England was really complicated.
"I couldn’t adapt to the temperature. On the pitch, my legs were shaking, my ears were burning.
"This season it has been a lot better. The more time you spend in a country, the more you adapt.
"Even though I eat very little local food.
"At home, on this level, I have all that is Brazilian, Geovana (the wife of his agent, who is also his chef) Brazilian cuisine.
"In Manchester there is a Brazilian supermarket. So, I have everything I need."
