Everton part ways with coach Sean Dyche – who will be his successor?

Everton part ways with coach Sean Dyche – who will be his successor?

Everton FC surprisingly sacked their coach Sean Dyche today, as the “Toffees” announced on Thursday evening. Dyche, who has been running the business on the sidelines since January 2023, was only able to impress to a limited extent in 83 games. Under his leadership, the team currently sits in 16th place in the Premier League and is just one point clear of the relegation zone. This decision comes just before the FA Cup game against Peterborough United, which highlights how key the current situation is laola1.at reported.

Difficult times for the “Toffees”

While Dyche was considered a defensive-minded coach, he was unable to keep the team out of the relegation battle. Only 26 wins were achieved in 84 games, which highlights the difficulties under his leadership. Financial problems have also put a strain on the club, particularly after the club's failed sale to 777 Partners, which caused further uncertainty. In December, Everton were finally sold to the Friedkin Group, which also has shares in AS Roma, making the situation risky for Dyche, as cbssports.com analyzed.

Under-18 coach Leighton Baines will take over the team management on an interim basis alongside captain Seamus Coleman, while the search for a new coach is already underway. Dyche's sacking comes after a run of five games without a win in which the team managed just two goals in total. This development could be crucial for the remaining games of the season as pressure grows to save the team from possible relegation danger.