One result not key to Silva’s woes

The talk heading into Everton’s clash with West Ham is defeat will spell the end of Marco Silva’s time in charge – but why should one result be so important? There was much optimism heading into the 2019-20 campaign, but it has been a similar tale for the Everton faithful, with five defeats and just two wins seeing them languishing in 18th spot in the table.
The international break seems to have taken some heat away from the Portuguese tactician although it is back into the cauldron on Saturday when Manuel Pellegrini brings his Hammers to Goodison Park.
Victories over Watford and Wolves seem a thing of the past as the media focus on four straight top-flight losses, with rumours that Silva will be on his way unless his men take all three points this weekend.
It is a much-used phrase in football that a manager has “one game to save his job”, but surely forward-thinking chairmen can see past one result?
Silva admits the West Ham encounter is a “must-win game” – probably for the team and his own position – but the problems at the club are bigger than one result.
He has been quick to play down the pressure ahead of the game, saying that “it’s normal” that he speaks with the owner during the week and the last seven days have been no different.
However, the clamour for the boss to be jettisoned will increase with the wrong result at Saturday lunchtime.
If he does go, it will not be just the outcome of the West Ham game that has caused Silva’s downfall and there is an argument that he is really punching above his weight managing a Premier League club of Everton’s standing.
Silva arrived with a big reputation and there seems to be a bit of the ‘emperor’s new clothes’ about his record.
He stated that pressure “is never a problem” for him when speaking to the press on Friday and made out like it is just another game – but he is kidding nobody.
Whether the outcome of the clash does precede the former Watford man’s exit only time will tell. However, with a great deal of investment in new players over the past couple of years, results should have been better.
One match does not make a bad manager although five consecutive losses will be tough to defend.