Liverpool have sacked manager Brendan Rodgers with immediate effect.The Reds drew with Everton on Sunday to leave them 10th in the Premier League and six points off the top spot.
"Although this has been a difficult decision, we
believe it provides us with the best opportunity for success on the
pitch," said a club statement."The search for a new manager is underway and we hope to make an appointment in a decisive and timely manner."
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| Brendan Rogers |
Carlo Ancelotti, Frank de Boer and Jurgen Klopp have
each been linked with the Liverpool job in recent weeks as the club have
made an inconsistent start to the season.
Rodgers, who took over in June 2012, led Liverpool to second
place in the 2013-14 campaign, when they led the title race with three
games to go but lost out to Manchester City. Liverpool's next manager - the key contenders and their records |
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| Jurgen Klopp | Former Borussia Dortmund manager |
| Carlo Ancelotti | Former Real Madrid, Chelsea and PSG manager |
| Frank de Boer | Current manager of Ajax |
| Walter Mazzarri | Former Inter Milan manager |
| Jurgen Klinsmann | Manager of the United States |
The Northern Irishman was told of the decision by
Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre and was informed within an hour of
Sunday's game at Merseyside rivals Everton. Liverpool are owned by Fenway Sports Group and a joint
statement from principal owner John W Henry, chairman Tom Werner and
president Mike Gordon said:
"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. "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."
"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." Rodgers spoke of a "constant rebuilding" job at the
club following his last game in charge, and he also highlighted the
impact of losing "four real catalysts" of his side.
Jamie Carragher, Luis Suarez, Raheem Sterling and Steven Gerrard have left Liverpool during Rodgers's time at the club.
The Reds suffered an embarrassing 6-1 defeat at Stoke
City, as the club managed just one win in their last six top-flight
matches at the end of last season. They were also knocked out of the FA
Cup by Aston Villa at the semi-final stage.
It meant Rodgers is the first Reds manager since the
1950s not to win a trophy in his first three seasons, after finishing
seventh, second and sixth in the league since his appointment.Liverpool spent about £80m in the summer as he brought
in the likes of Christian Benteke, Danny Ings, Roberto Firmino,
Nathaniel Clyne and Joe Gomez.
However, the Anfield club managed just four wins,
including a victory on penalties against League Two Carlisle at home in
the Capital One Cup, in 11 games so far this season.
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