Everton are reportedly lining up a move for 67-year-old Argentine manager Marcelo Bielsa to replace Frank Lampard.
According to a report from Football Insider, Everton could look to bring Marcelo Bielsa back to the Premier League soon. The Argentine manager has emerged as an option to replace Frank Lampard.
The Everton hierarchy is reportedly unhappy with the job Frank Lampard has done this season. The Toffees find themselves 17th in the Premier League table heading into the World Cup break, just one point above the drop zone.
A club of Everton’s stature should be fighting for a place in the top half. But Lampard has failed to get his side going this season. Everton survived relegation by the skin of the teeth last season, and they will not want to be in a similar position this year.
If results do not change soon, it would not be surprising to see Everton cut ties with the former Chelsea manager.
Marcelo Bielsa has proven himself in the Premier League in the past, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition. The Argentine manager is widely regarded as one of the best of his generation by a number of top coaches. And the 67-year-old could lay down the foundations of a successful Everton side over the next few seasons.
When Leeds were struggling to get back into the Premier League for years, they appointed Bielsa as their manager, and he worked wonders at Elland Road. Not only did he put together a competitive side, but he also transformed their style of play, and Leeds were hailed for their entertaining football across the country.
The appointment of Bielsa will be an exciting development for the fans. And it will be interesting to see whether the Argentine manager is willing to return to the Premier League once again.
Bielsa is certainly more proven and experienced as a manager compared to Frank Lampard. And the 67-year-old could be the ideal man to steer Everton away from trouble this season. There is no doubt that Everton have a competitive squad at their disposal, and bringing in a top-class manager like Bielsa will help them turn the season around.
The Premier League players are now away on international duty for the World Cup, and it will be interesting to see whether the Toffees decide to finalise the appointment of Bielsa before the mid-season break is over. Alternatively, they could look to give Lampard another chance to prove his pedigree after the World Cup break, before making a definitive decision on his future.
