Brendan Rodgers: Liverpool boss sacked after Merseyside derby
Liverpool have sacked manager Brendan Rodgers after three and a half years in charge.
Ex-Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp is first choice to take over.
Rodgers was dismissed after Sunday's 1-1 draw at Everton, which left the Reds 10th in the Premier League, but the decision was made before the game.
"Although this has been a difficult decision, we believe it provides us with the best opportunity for success on the pitch," read a club statement.
Liverpool's next manager? The key contenders |
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Jurgen Klopp: Former Borussia Dortmund manager
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Carlo Ancelotti: Former Real Madrid, Chelsea and PSG manager
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Frank de Boer: Ajax manager
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Walter Mazzarri: Former Inter Milan manager
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Jurgen Klinsmann: United States manager
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Former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti and Ajax boss Frank de Boer have also been linked with the Liverpool job in recent weeks.
"The search for a new manager is under way and we hope to make an appointment in a decisive and timely manner," added the statement.
Liverpool have won only four of their 11 games in all competitions this season, including victory on penalties against League Two Carlisle at home in the Capital One Cup.
Northern Irishman Rodgers, who took over in June 2012, led Liverpool to second place in the Premier League in 2013-14 - were top of the table with three games remaining, before losing out to Manchester City.
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