Walking a Fine Line: 6 Managers From Across Europe Who Could Go Next Following Koeman's Sacking

The football season is well underway as we approach the month of November, and so too is the sack race as many under performing clubs from around Europe decide whether or not to pull the trigger on their failing bosses. 

Some realise sooner than others that their man in charge is not the right fit, such as Crystal Palace and Frank de Boer's problematic relationship, but some clubs can perhaps show a bit too much faith in their man despite their obvious failings. 

Here are some managers that could be next in the sack race following Everton's decision to part ways with Ronald Koeman... 

6. Mark Hughes - Stoke

Stoke's boss has guided them to some respectable positions in the table in recent seasons, but his side's disappointing start to this campaign has some Potters' fans calling for his head.

Hughes' men find themselves in 17th place after nine games, and statistically have the league's weakest defence having shipped 20 goals so far. 

Stoke fans are fairly vocal and create a vociferous atmosphere, and if results don't pick up soon, they'll be sure to voice their opinion on the former QPR manager's future at the club. 

5. Alexander Nouri - Werder Bremen

The Werder Bremen boss has been under pressure for a while now following consistently poor results, and his work over the summer seems to have had next to no effect as his side sit second bottom of the Bundesliga having not won a game. 

Time is surely of the essence for the 38-year-old to inspire his team to some decent results, but it looks unlikely that he will be the man to do so. Change is needed. 

4. Michel - Malaga CF

The Spanish side find themselves propping up La Liga after nine games, with no wins and just a single point to their name. 

The Boquerones have been competing at the top end of football both domestically and in Europe in recent years, making the Champions League quarter finals back in 2013 with the likes of Isco and Manuel Pellegrini involved. 

A relegation would be catastrophic for Malaga, and being bottom of the league for much longer won't sit well with the club's hierarchy. 

3. Vincenzo Montella - AC Milan

After spending nearly £200m in the summer transfer window, AC Milan boss Vincenzo Montella has led his new charges to an underwhelming start to the Serie A campaign as they sit in 11th place. 

Seeing as the Rossoneri's owners backed their man so heavily, they would expect to at least be competing with the likes of Inter, Roma, Juventus and Napoli, so if results don't begin to improve, the Italian could face the chop. 

Carlo Ancelotti is also available, meaning the Serie A club may be interested in a romantic reunion with their former boss. 

2. Eddie Howe - AFC Bournemouth

For all of his obvious managerial talents, Eddie Howe's Bournemouth side have endured quite a poor start to the campaign, putting in a number of displays that have been uncharacteristically shaky and flat. 

Having taken the Cherries from League One to the Premier League, it would be cruel to dismiss the man so often touted for the England job so early into the season, but stranger things have happened. 

1. Slaven Bilic - West Ham

The West Ham boss is walking on thin ice at the London Stadium, having overseen just two wins this season and losing some games in unacceptable fashion. Hammers' fans have voiced their discontent through boos on numerous occasions so far this season, and have been justified in doing so. 

Last Friday's collapse at home to Brighton further piled the pressure on Bilic, and if the Irons fail to record a positive result in south London this weekend against Crystal Palace, it could be curtains for the former Besiktas manager.