Everton have sacked manager Marco Silva following a dreadful start to the 2019-20 Premier League season that has seen the Toffees drop into the relegation zone after Wednesday’s evening’s 5-2 battering at the hands of Liverpool.
Former Toffees striker and current first-team coach Duncan Ferguson has been placed in caretaker charge for Saturday’s game against Chelsea at Goodison Park.
According to multiple reports, former Toffees boss David Moyes is in contention to make a shock return to Goodison Park, six-and-a-half years after he left the club for Manchester United.
A statement on the club’s website read: “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.”
