Everton are still looking for Ronald Koeman’s replacement, with Burnley boss Sean Dyche touted as a potential replacement.
Joey Barton has encouraged Everton to make a managerial appointment as quickly as possible.
Everton were beaten 5-1 in Europa League action by Atalanta last night, in what was a highly disappointing performance.
The Toffees looked awful, as they were battered in front of their own fans, by a side who have struggled in Seria A this term.
Barton now feels that the time has come for Everton to place a permanent manager in charge.
Everton parted company with Ronald Koeman over three weeks ago, but they have struggled to find his replacement.
The Toffees have been linked with Sam Allardyce and Marco Silva, but have failed to get a deal for either over the line.
The uncertainty around Everton’s managerial position now seems to be affecting the team, with David Unsworth currently in temporary charge.
Barton has been a fierce critic of Unsworth, and Everton’s performance last night is unlikely to have aided the 44-year-old caretaker boss’s chances of getting the job on a permanent basis.
The problem for Everton is that their dallying may have put managers off, with Barton feeling that Sean Dyche wouldn’t take the job now.
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