Brendan Rodgers ‘incredibly disappointed’ over Liverpool sacking

“It has been both an honour and a privilege to manage one of the game’s great clubs.”

Sacked Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has spoken of his disappointment at being dismissed but has wished his successor well for the future.

The Northern Irishman was relieved of his duties after Sunday’s 1-1 Merseyside derby draw after owners Fenway Sports Group decided a change was needed to deliver success.