After the departure of Rafa Benítez from Everton’s technical management, several have been the names that have been linked to assume the position. Yerry Mina’s team, which is currently managed on an interim basis by Duncan Ferguson, is in search of a new coach.
One of the options handled from England was the arrival of José Mourinho, who is currently managing AS Roma in Serie A. The Portuguese was under consideration by the board of directors, however, from Italy they denied that the coach left the capital club.
“José Mourinho will not leave AS Roma during the season. He definitely stays and plans the future of Roma: Everton’s job is not in their plans as things stand“, reported the Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano of Sky Sports.
José Mourinho will not leave AS Roma during the season. He’s definitely staying and planning for Roma future – Everton job not in his plans as things stand. ????❌ #EFC pic.twitter.com/CWNEY9f7Ec
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 18, 2022
The other five candidates that Everton handles for its technical direction are: Wayne Rooney (Derby County), Frank Lampard, Roberto Martínez (Belgium), Graham Potter (Brighton) and Rudi García. While your future is defined, Duncan Ferguson, who had already worked under Carlo Ancelotti, will continue as caretaker manager of the club.
Yerry Mina’s team is preparing for their next challenge. This Saturday, January 22 at 7:30 am (Colombian time) receives Aston Villa for matchday 23 of the Premier League at the Goodison Park stadium in Liverpool. The Blues are sixteenth with 19 units, 6 points from the relegation zone.