Jorge Jesus could “have a crack” at Everton claims expert

South American football expert Tim Vickery believes that Flamengo boss Jorge Jesus could be ready to “have a crack” at joining Everton.

The Portuguese coach has emerged as one of many options for Everton if they decide to sack Marco Silva.

The Toffees could be on the lookout for a new manager soon, with pressure continuing to mount on Silva, and with tough fixtures ahead it appears as though the former Watford boss will be lucky to see January.

Jesus has impressed during his short reign with Flamengo, and Vickery claims that the Brazilian club will be concerned about potentially losing the successful manager.

Talking to talkSPORT (via HITC), when asked about Jesus’ future with Flamengo, Vickery said:

They are worried about losing him – they’re actually even worried about losing him to the national team.

So what does he want? Does he think that he’s taken the Flamengo thing as far as it can go? There’s quite a lot riding for him on the World Club Cup. The semi-final (is) probably against Esperance of Tunisia and has never been an easy game for the South American sides.

If that turns ugly for them then he might think it’s time to get out, quit while I’m ahead, and have a crack at something like Everton.

They are worried about losing him and really all he’s done here is brought a high line, a high defensive line and it’s got them close together and a front four when they fire together are terrific.

It is speculated that with Silva having been given an extended stay of execution by Everton, that the Blues could be waiting until after the Club World Cup until they approach Jesus.

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For a manager who hasn’t yet had the opportunity to take on a role in the Premier League, it makes total sense that Everton would be an attractive prospect for Jorge Jesus.

With Jesus having only managed in Portugal, Saudi Arabia and Brazil, the 65-year old hasn’t had the chance to test himself in one of Europe’s ‘top five leagues’, so that would surely appeal.

It still remains to be seen whether he’d be the right man for the job, but given his successful past, I’d rather him than David Moyes.