Liverpool are in search of a new manager after parting ways with Brendan Rodgers, who had been with the club for more than three years starting in 2012.

The decision was made before the Merseyside derby, the club's matchup with Everton, last Sunday that ended in a 1-1 draw, BBC Sports reported. 

Liverpool's draw with Everton kept them at the 10th spot in the English Premier League table with 12 points (3–3–2) tied with Southampton. 

"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," Liverpool said in a statement released regarding Rodgers' departure. 

The statement acknowledged the Reds' wonderful experiences with Rodgers and the club believes he will have a long career in the sport. 

"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 statement also read. 

Liverpool added that they are already in search for a manager to replace Rodgers hoping they could do it in a "decisive and timely manner."

BBC Sport mentioned in their report the names of former Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp, former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, and Ajax manager Frank de Boer as possible replacements for Rodgers. 

Reports say Klopp is the closest to getting the job, while according to BBC Sport, Ancelotti and De Boer has been linked to the position in the past few weeks. 

Before getting sacked, Rodgers said he felt "secure" with his job as Liverpool manager but it seemed like he was unsuccessful in backing that up with pleasant results in over three years at Anfield.