Ange Postecoglou has reportedly emerged as the leading contender to replace Frank Lampard at Everton, should the former Chelsea manager be sacked.
After narrowly avoiding the drop last season, the Toffees are again flirting with relegation and head into the World Cup break in 17th place, just one point clear of Nottingham Forest.
Everton were hammered 4-1 at Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday and lost 3-0 to the Cherries on Saturday in their second trip to the Vitality Stadium in four days.
Ange Postecoglou has reportedly emerged as the favourite to take over at Everton
After a run of six unbeaten games in the Premier League, the Blues have now lost five of their last seven matches in all competitions heaping pressure on Lampard, who only took over at Goodison Park in January.