Carlo Ancelotti is expected to be confirmed as the new Everton manager before Saturday's game with Arsenal, but what can he achieve? Tom Carnduff examines his chances.
Reports suggest that the former Napoli boss will be at Goodison Park on Saturday to see Everton face Arsenal - who could by then have Mikel Arteta as their new permanent boss.
The 60-year-old, who could be unveiled on Monday, already has experience of success in this country after winning both the Premier League and FA Cup during a two-season spell at Chelsea between 2009 and 2011.
He'll replace Marco Silva, who was sacked following the Toffees' poor start to the season.
It will be a new challenge for Ancelotti following a career that has taken him across the top clubs in Europe. While he's usually battling at the top end of divisions, his immediate task will be keeping Everton in the Premier League.
"I’m surprised that Carlo Ancelotti would take the Everton job with the position that they are in in the league," former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher told Sky Sports.
"For Everton to get a manager of the calibre of Ancelotti would be an unbelievable coup for them."
What should be expected of Ancelotti during his time in Merseyside? Tom Carnduff looks at the various factors around the appointment.
Ancelotti's achievements
- Champions League x3
- UEFA Super Cup x3
- Club World Cup x2
- Premier League x1
- Serie A x1
- Bundesliga x1
- Coppa Italia x1
- FA Cup x1
- Copa del Rey x1
Does Ancelotti suit the role?
They could draw inspiration from the fact that Ancelotti's Napoli proved to be Liverpool's 'Kryptonite' in the Champions League. The Reds only managed to win one of their previous four meetings, with Napoli successful in both games played in Italy.
With no European football next season, alongside the fact they will fall well short in any potential title race, the FA Cup or Carabao Cup will be Everton's target for silverware in the short-term.