Report: Friedkin Group eye ‘great’ manager for AS Roma, previously considered to replace Sean Dyche at Everton
Though the Friedkin Group has yet to officially take over at Everton, rumors are already swirling.
Earlier this season, Sean Dyche’s future at Everton was a hot topic after the team’s disappointing start, with just one point from their first four Premier League matches.
However, since then, Everton have turned things around with a five-game unbeaten streak, silencing many critics and quieting rumors of a managerial change.
Currently, Dyche faces challenges with a few of his players.
One of them, Beto, was reportedly told to put in more effort, leading to an emotional celebration after he scored against Fulham over the weekend.
Another player, Jake O’Brien, has yet to earn Dyche’s favor despite support from fans and positive remarks from teammate James Tarkowski.
While managerial rumors for Everton have faded, there’s now talk of a coaching change in Italy involving the Friedkin Group, which owns AS Roma.
Friedkin Group’s Interest in Maurizio Sarri for AS Roma
The Friedkin Group is reportedly considering Maurizio Sarri as a replacement for current Roma coach Ivan Juric, who faces criticism after a heavy 5-1 loss.
Previously, there were rumors linking Sarri to Everton as a potential replacement for Dyche, but those talks have since subsided.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via AS Roma Press), Sarri is now among the candidates Roma’s ownership is considering as they weigh their options for the club’s future.
Managers Previously Linked with Everton
As Everton struggled earlier in the season, various managers were rumored as potential replacements for Dyche.
Jose Mourinho, who had worked with the Friedkin Group at Roma, was one name mentioned, though a return to the Premier League seems unlikely given how things ended in Italy for him.
Other managers, like Graham Potter and David Moyes, were also linked to the Everton job during this period of uncertainty.
Currently, the consensus at Everton is that Dyche will be given time to continue building on the team’s recent positive form.
With Everton’s performance on the rise, the Friedkin Group may not need to rush any decisions regarding his future.
This solid run of form has bought Dyche some breathing room as the club’s ownership assesses their options moving forward.
