Everton Football Club can confirm that manager Marco Silva has left the Club along with first-team staff Luis Boa Morte, Gonçalo Pedro, Hugo Oliveira, Bruno Mendes and Antonios Lemonakis.

Majority Shareholder Farhad Moshiri, Chairman Bill Kenwright and the Board of Directors would like to thank Marco and his coaching team for their service over the last 18 months and wish them well for the future.

Duncan Ferguson has taken temporary charge of the first team and will manage the side for the game against Chelsea on Saturday.

The Club aims to confirm a new permanent manager as swiftly as possible.