Everton manager Marco Silva has the backing of the players, according to Bernard.

The current Toffees boss has struggled this term, failing to live up to expectations at the Merseyside club.

Everton are struggling to finish in the top eight in the Premier League, which they managed last season. But Bernard believes the squad is receptive to Silva and his methods.

He told Portuguese outlet Record: "Yes, and our work shows that every day.

"The squad is dedicated and seeks to understand each tactic, because each game requires a tactic.

"The concentration and the delivery of the players shows that we are with Marco Silva.

"As I said, each game requires a strategy and in every game he presents us with the smallest details, whether it be set-pieces, or how to surprise the other team offensively, for example.

"He is a coach who talks a lot with the players and who, if necessary, explains things five or six times if the player is not aware.

"He has great leadership and a lot of respect from the squad."