Former Everton manager Marco Silva emerging as top candidate to replace Antonio Conte at Spurs
Marco Silva, the manager of Fulham, has performed impressively in the current season of the Premier League, with his team occupying the eighth position on the league table and being only nine points behind Tottenham Hotspur.
This is particularly noteworthy because Fulham was promoted to the Premier League just last summer. Silva’s successful performance this season has also helped to restore his reputation as a manager.
Previously, Silva had been the manager of Everton, but he was dismissed from his position one and a half years later following a 5-2 loss to Liverpool, which left Everton in 18th place in the league.
It appears that Silva has made significant progress since his time at Everton. The Sun reports that he is currently being considered as a leading candidate to take over as manager at Tottenham Hotspur, in place of Antonio Conte.
Antonio Conte, the former manager of Juventus and Chelsea, has only three and a half months left on his contract with Tottenham Hotspur.
There is no clear indication that he will renew his contract, and with each passing week, the likelihood of renewal seems to decrease. Silva would certainly view a move to Spurs as a step up in his career.
BREAKING: Marco Silva has been sacked by Everton, Sky Sports News understands.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) December 5, 2019
It is true that Tottenham Hotspur has a newer, larger stadium, a broader international presence, more world-class players, and the potential to compete for trophies and participate in the UEFA Champions League.
However, it remains to be seen whether Silva is the right person for the job. While his resume may not be particularly inspiring, he could still bring a fresh perspective as he would not be a high-profile appointment like Jose Mourinho or Antonio Conte, which would come with lofty expectations.
Ultimately, whether or not Silva is the right fit for Spurs can only be determined by giving him a chance to prove himself.
If Tottenham Hotspur intends to hire Silva or any other manager to replace Conte, they should do so as soon as possible.
This would allow the new manager time to acclimate to the team and become familiar with the squad before taking on the responsibility of managing them for the entire upcoming season.
The sooner the new manager is appointed, the more time they will have to assess the team’s strengths and weaknesses, make necessary changes, and prepare for the upcoming season.
Former Everton manager Marco Silva emerging as top candidate to replace Antonio Conte at Spurs