Paul Merson believes Carlo Ancelotti’s exit from Everton comes as a result of him having 'lost interest' in recent weeks.
The Blues confirmed on Tuesday evening that the three-time Champions League winner had left the club to return to Real Madrid.
Ancelotti has signed a three-year contract with the European giants and returns to the Bernabeu six-years after leaving.
It was perceived as a hammer blow for the Blues, with Ancelotti a key competent of the club’s future plans on and off the pitch.
Under Ancelotti’s stewardship, Everton finished 12th last season and 10th in this campaign, two hugely underwhelming positions in the table.
The Blues’ season was undoubtedly hampered by having the 15th-worst home record in the Premier League, with nine defeats and just six wins from their 19 matches at Goodison Park.
“Carlo Ancelotti quitting Everton did not surprise me one bit. He looked like he’d lost interest,” Merson wrote in his Daily Star column.
“And he’s not stupid. He would have seen the last few weeks that they are miles away.
“Ancelotti wants to manage a top four club. He would have seen enough to realise that the top four is impossible for Everton right now.
“You can’t have a home record like that and expect to do anything. He takes some blame though. It’s his job to get a tune out of those players. But they need pace. They need two quick wingers.”
Before Merson added on who Everton should replace Ancelotti with: “Where do they go now? David Moyes has just built a great team at West Ham.
“If he went back to Everton he’d have to start from scratch again. Surely you see the job out at West Ham don’t you? They’ve just had an unbelievable season.
“Everton should go for Nuno Espirito Santo. He’s got Premier League experience and I’ve always thought he could manage a big club.”
