Brendan Rodgers sacked: Liverpool fans on Twitter pray for Jurgen Klopp appointment after Rodgers leaves post

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Jurgen Klopp has been linked with Liverpool (GETTY IMAGES)

Liverpool fans on Twitter have prayed for the arrival of Jurgen Klopp as their new manager after Brendan Rodgers left his post at Anfield today.

Klopp is currently taking a sabbatical after leaving Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season.

A statement released by Liverpool confiriming the departure read: "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.

“All of us have experienced some wonderful moments with Brendan as manager and we are confident he will enjoy a long career in the game.

“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 search for a new manager is underway and we hope to make an appointment in a decisive and timely manner.”

Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter as the fans demand Klopp:

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