Brendan Rodgers reveals he is not worried about his job if Liverpool lose to Everton

Brendan Rodgers isn't worried about how the hysteria around the derby could manifest

BRENDAN RODGERS faces Everton on the brink, but insists he is not worried about the personal repercussions from the fall-out of tomorrow's Merseyside derby.

 

The Liverpool manager’s embattled position is set to be scrutinised by owners Fenway Sports Group at the start of the next week's international break with Jurgen Klopp and Carlo Ancelotti alternative options for the hot-seat.

A defeat at Goodison Park at the hands of their rivals will further heighten the pressure on the Liverpool manager, who heard more fans' dissent against his reign with boos following Thursday's Europa League draw with FC Sion.

 

Rodgers has acknowledged the threat to his job, but does not fear the sack primarily because his faith in his methods has not been affected by a downturn in results and he feels his stock is such that he would find work again.

Asked if he was worried how the hysteria around a derby could manifest itself, Rodgers said: "No, no, not at all, not at all.

"We will go into the game with every notion to perform and win well. If we get a wee bit of luck, if we earn a bit of good fortune, we can win the game.

 

"I am not worried and that is not being arrogant, or having been given any assurances. I will do my best with what I am working with and our notion is to win the game.

"It is about rebuilding a group again, new players and going again."

His comments come with Ajax boss Frank de Boer also indicating a desire to move into management in England after being asked about Liverpool and Newcastle.

"They are fantastic clubs," said De Boer. "Liverpool and Newcastle, with supporters behind them, it is a fantastic environment to coach but this year it is important for me to do well at Ajax and then we will see."

Everton are a point above their neighbours in the Premier League, but manager Roberto Martinez said Rodgers' lavish £290m spending spree meant Liverpool went into the game at Goodison Park as favourites and added the pressure his counterpart is under was "normal".

"If you look at the amount of money that Liverpool have spent in the last three seasons, then clearly they need to be favourites and carry the expectation," said Martinez.

Rodgers responded, saying: "We will always take the favourite tag. It just shows you're a big club."