Liverpool have sacked manager Brendan Rodgers after three and a half years in charge.
He was dismissed after Sunday's 1-1 draw at Everton, which left the Reds 10th in the Premier League, but the decision was made before the game.
"Although this has been a difficult decision, we believe it provides us with the best opportunity for success on the pitch," read a club statement.
Carlo Ancelotti and Jurgen Klopp are the favourites to replace Rodgers.Former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager Ancelotti, ex-Borussia Dortmund manager Klopp - both of whom are out of work - and Ajax boss Frank de Boer have been linked with the Liverpool job in recent weeks.
"The search for a new manager is under way
and we hope to make an appointment in a decisive and timely manner," added the statement.
Liverpool have won only four of their 11 games in all competitions this season, including victory on penalties against League Two Carlisle at home in the Capital One Cup.
Northern Irishman Rodgers, who took over in June 2012, led Liverpool to second place in the Premier League in 2013-14 - were top of the table with three games remaining, before losing out to Manchester City.
His departure came on the day when Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat resigned.
"Fenway Sports Group's decision to sack Rodgers was made before today's Merseyside derby, but the owners did not want to disrupt preparations for the match by making an announcement before the game. Even a victory at Goodison Park would not have prevented Rodgers losing his job.
"Rodgers was not told at Goodison Park. He was visited at home by Ian Ayre and I am told he took the news with dignity and good grace. Many of the players are now off on international duty and so there was was no chance to say goodbye to them."
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
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