Liverpool boss was sacked an hour after Merseyside derby - 'The least we deserved'
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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool's superior record against Everton came back to bite one former manager after an insipid performance in the Merseyside derbyThe Merseyside derby can make or break your managerial career, with Brendan Rodgers well aware of the expectations that come from the legendary fixture. The Northern Irishman spent over three years at the helm of Liverpool but saw his stint at Anfield end after a 1-1 draw with Everton.After earning just three wins in his first seven games of the 2015/16 season, Rodgers' position was in grave danger as reports rang around the Premier League that the Reds' owners Fenway Sports Group were considering the likes of Jurgen Klopp and Carlo Ancelotti as possible successors to Rodgers.Then came the derby at Goodison Park, which ended up becoming Rodgers' last game as Liverpool manager.
Despite taking the lead through Danny Ings, Romelu Lukaku levelled the scoring just four minutes later.The point, against an Everton side that had lost just once in their opening eight games, left Liverpool 10th in the table in early October, which eventually proved too much for FSG to accept.Speaking after full-time, Rodgers praised his players, saying: "Our mentality in the game was outstanding, the draw was the least we deserved." Just an hour after the game finished, the manager was informed of his sacking in news announced live on Sky Sports, with the reactions of Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry entering folklore.READ MORE: Liverpool given new transfer verdict after Hugo Ekitike hammer blow and Alexander Isak woeREAD MORE: Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino on Real Madrid shortlist with boss set to be axedFOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageLiverpool's form prior to the Everton clash was dire, as the side had won just one of their last nine away league games and had failed to keep a clean sheet in their last eight games in all competitions.It's particularly telling that it was after the Merseyside derby that the owners triggered Rodgers' departure, suggesting just how important the fixture is when defining the futures of players and managers alike.The 248th edition of the Merseyside derby takes place on Sunday, which is also the first derby taking place at Hill Dickinson Stadium, as Arne Slot finds himself in a familiar position to Rodgers.With no silverware to fight for following their Champions League elimination by Paris Saint-Germain earlier this week, the Reds are winding down a season that will quickly be forgotten by their supporters.Having already suffered numerous humiliating defeats to PSV Eindhoven, Nottingham Forest, Manchester City and more, a dismal showing on Sunday could cause history to repeat itself over a decade on since the last post-derby managerial sacking.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
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