Marcelo Bielsa has told Everton he will not be taking the job at Goodison Park with Sean Dyche now set to be appointed as Frank Lampard’s successor.
The Argentine tactician flew into London on Thursday for extensive talks with the Toffees hierarchy but following initial concerns about the task at hand, it seems the 67-year-old has now rejected the chance to return to the Premier League.
Earlier in the week, there had been noises within the media that Bielsa was concerned about the lack of legs within the Everton squad which could prove damaging in his quest to replicate his ‘Murderball’ style of football.
The demanding veteran’s passion and commitment helped fire Leeds back into the Premier League for the first time in 16 years in the 2019/20 campaign as the Whites stormed their way to the Championship title.
Bielsa’s uniquely-aggressive style of play is focused on non-negotiable work ethic, relentless pressing and it’s believed he was sceptical about whether the Everton players were capable of carrying out his methods.
The Mail say the Toffees were told by Bielsa that he would not be taking the job this month following face-to-face discussions with the Everton hierarchy.
Everton were already aware they were up against it in their quest to entice Bielsa into leading their Premier League survival bid for the remainder of the season.
Yet the report also claims the Argentine wasn’t totally against taking the position in the summer – should Everton retain their top-flight status but now they look set to unveil Dyche as their new boss.
The Toffees are currently in 19th place having won just three of their 20 Premier League matches all season.
Lampard finally received his marching orders on Monday following the 2-0 defeat at West Ham last weekend. (Express)