The Toffees forward has been twice signed by Silva during the course of his career.
Everton forward Richarlison has spoken of how important Marco Silva has been over the course of his career.
The Brazilian even hinted that he would consider following him to a new club for a third time were the Portuguese to leave Goodison Park.
Silva brought the 21-year-old to Watford in the summer of 2017 from Fluminense for a fee of around £11.5million (The Guardian) and the forward initially impressed at Vicarage Road.
His form then tailed off after the ex-Hull manager departed the Hornets in January 2018 but the two were reunited on Merseyside the following summer for around £40million (Sky Sports).
Richarlison has scored 12 goals and claimed two assists from 29 Premier League games this season (Transfermarkt) and is now on international duty with Brazil.
With national talisman Neymar injured, the Everton ace could potentially start for the Selecao in Saturday’s meeting with Panama, testament to how far his stock has risen.
In conversation with Globo Esporte, Richarlison spoke of the role that Silva – whose job is under threat due to a disappointing season – played in his rise to the upper echelons of the game.
“For me, he was very important in my arrival,” he said. “Even for being Portuguese, and I understand his speech. Because you often get there, find an English coach, and we don’t know English yet. So that helped me a lot in the adaptation.
“I’m a trustworthy guy, wherever he goes, I think he’ll take me. He trusts me, and I trust him. From the first call he made, when I was in Rio still. This relationship is very important. And I’m able to help him a lot on the pitch and contribute for what he’s doing for me.”
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