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‘We need to think big’, ‘Imagine’ – Loads of Everton fans react to suggested name to replace Silva

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With Marco Silva currently falling short of delivering the type of football he was brought to Goodison Park for, Everton could call quits on the former Watford boss at any moment.

As always when a manager’s future creeps into doubt, potential suitors raise their heads and reports link any out of work head coach to the role, including Jose Mourinho.

The sacked Manchester United manager was tipped earlier in the month by Danny Murphy on talkSPORT to be an ideal candidate to replace Silva should the axe fall, even if his appointed would be unlikely at this stage.

An even more unlikely name has now been thrown into the ring, however, as Toffee TV have raised the question; Could Everton ever attract Diego Simeone?

Atletico Madrid’s man at the helm has impressed many in world football with his work at the La Liga club, making them an attacking side with a resolute defence, and led the Spanish outfit to two Champions League and two Europa League finals – winning both in the second-tier European competition.

But beyond going from a top three side in Spain to one fighting in the mid-table, thanks to Silva, what makes appointing the Argentine extremely unlikely is that he just side a contract extension until 2022.

Needless to say, then, that there were very few agreeing to the suggestion on social media…

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