Well, It was just a matter of one more defeat for the Everton board and they will terminate the contract of manager Marco Silva, after three successive defeats. It is also not surprising that his sacking came at this period, as what happened on Wednesday night in the Merseyside derby is more than enough justification for parties involved to part ways.
The defeat at Anfield will long be remembered by both sets of fans, as it was not just a defeat, but a humiliation that will be remembered years to come… and imagine if Liverpool now tops that by winning the League this season!…oh lord!…lol
The defeat in the hands of Liverpool on Wednesday was Marco Silva and Everton’s ninth of the season and are now 18th in the Premier League after three successive losses.
The statement by the club announcing the sacking Marco Silva on Thursday 5th December 2019, Reads:
‘Everton Football Club can confirm that manager Marco Silva has left the club. ‘Majority Shareholder Farhad Moshiri, Chairman Bill Kenwright and the Board of Directors would like to thank Marco for his service over the last 18 months and wish him well for the future. ‘Duncan Ferguson has taken temporary charge of the first team and will manage the side for the game against Chelsea on Saturday. ‘The club aims to confirm a new permanent manager as swiftly as possible.’
Marco Silva took charge in May 2018, won 24 and lost 24 of his 60 games, making the Portuguese the fifth manager to be dismissed in the Premier League this season, after the departures of Javi Gracia – who had replaced Silva at Vicarage Road – and Quique Sanchez Flores from Watford, as well as Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino and Arsenal’s Unai Emery.
David Moyes, who spent 11 years as Everton manager before leaving to join Manchester United in 2013, is the favourite to replace Silva.
Former striker Duncan Ferguson has been put in temporary charge and will manage the side against Chelsea on Saturday.