Marcelo Bielsa's bonkers Everton plan: He wanted the job in the summer
Marcelo Bielsa’s bonkers Everton plan: Former Leeds boss DID want to take the job – but only in the summer… and after ‘spending this season working with the U21s and academy and EIGHT new backroom staff’
- Marcelo Bielsa was interested in taking over at Everton, but only in the summer
- The 67-year-old boss outlined his intentions during discussions with the Toffees
- The Argentinian wanted to bring in his own staff and work with the academy first
Former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa was interested in taking the Everton job, but only in the summer after laying out his intentions during discussions with the club.
The 67-year-old Argentinian outlined that he needed several weeks to ensure the Toffees squad could adapt to his methods during his discussions with the club after arriving in London, meaning taking charge immediately proved difficult.
Bielsa also wanted to bring in eight backroom staff members and work with the under-21s and academy until the end of the season, according to The Times.
Former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa was interested in taking the Everton job, but in the summer
The 67-year-old Argentinian outlined his plans during discussions after arriving in London
Sportsmail understands that his intent was then to then take up to the first-team in the summer, but Everton did not feel that was a viable option, with them desperately needing inspiration right now to avoid relegation.
Despite Bielsa’s arrival yesterday, there was an acknowledgement from Everton that persuading Bielsa would prove tough.
Bielsa held reservations over whether the current squad can adapt to his high-energy style.
Farhad Moshiri knew that persuading Bielsa would be tough, as he looks for quick appointment
Former Burnley boss Dyche is now expected to become Everton manager, replacing Frank Lampard at Goodison Park.
Bielsa was the preferred candidate to take the vacancy, but the Toffees feel a quick appointment is necessary and are now expected to turn their attention to Dyche.
Dyche’s long-serving assistants Ian Woan and Steve Stone are also set to join Everton as coaches.
Stone joined the Burnley coaching staff in 2018, while Woan was there since 2012 – the pair left the club with Dyche in April.
Former Burnley boss Sean Dyche is edging closer to being appointed Everton’s new manager
Sportsmail revealed yesterday Davide Ancelotti – son of former manager Carlo – had been discussed as an alternative.
The 33-year-old coach, who worked under his father at Goodison Park, is currently part of the backroom team at Real Madrid, where Carlo is manager.
Carlos Corberan and Sam Allardyce are also of interest to Everton, should they fail to land one of the main targets.
The Toffees currently sit second from bottom in the Premier League with just three wins
The Toffees need to get someone in the hot seat quickly, as they currently second from bottom in the Premier League after 20 matches, with just three wins.
It does not get any easier as they welcome league leaders Arsenal to Goodison Park on Saturday, as they bid to start turning their fortunes around and climb away from danger.
They still have 18 games to pull off yet another great escape this season.
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