Rodgers was dismissed on Sunday after the 1-1 Merseyside draw with Everton at Goodison Park, with Jurgen Klopp expected to arrive at Anfield tomorrow to complete his deal to become Liverpool’s new manager.
The decision to part ways with Rodgers was made before the derby clash, although he was only informed via a phone call from FSG president Mike Gordon.
Jordan Henderson had to inform the Liverpool squad of Brendan Rodgers’ sacking
Henderson arrived at Goodison Park on crutches
And the Mail Online report that Henderson was then tasked with breaking the news to the Liverpool squad.
A source said: ‘It was always thought that the owners would wait until Christmas and if they were not in the top six then they would have a decision to make.
