In full: Liverpool club statement on Brendan Rodgers' sacking

Brendan Rodgers was today sacked by Liverpool

LIVERPOOL have confirmed they are already seeking a new manager after the club today sacked Brendan Rodgers.

 

Owners Fenway Sports Group wasted little time axing their boss after the Merseyside derby ended 1-1 at Goodison Park.

The result extended Rodgers' unbeaten run to three games but, with the club languishing 10th in the table, FSG owner John W Henry has decided to act.

 

“We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Brendan Rodgers for the significant contribution he has made to the club and express our gratitude for his hard work and commitment," said a joint statement.

“All of us have experienced some wonderful moments with Brendan as manager and we are confident he will enjoy a long career in the game.

“Although this has been a difficult decision, we believe it provides us with the best opportunity for success on the pitch.

"Ambition and winning are at the heart of what we want to bring to Liverpool and we believe this change gives us the best opportunity to deliver it.

“The search for a new manager is underway and we hope to make an appointment in a decisive and timely manner.”

Carlo Ancelotti is a candidate to take over at Anfield

Jurgen Klopp is also a possible replacement

Carlo Ancelotti is understood to be on Liverpool's shortlist of managers, as well as Jurgen Klopp.

Both managers are out of work after leaving clubs in the summer and could be appointed before the end of next week's international break.