Liverpool deny making an approach for Carlo Ancelotti but speculation grows that Brendan Rodgers' job is under threat

The Reds have failed to win in their last five games in all competitions

Ex-Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti

Liverpool have denied making an approach for former Real Madrid and Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Reports have intensified this season that Brendan Rodgers' job is in jeopardy after the club's poor start to the season, but the club have moved quickly to dismiss stories emerging from today that they have made an approach for the Italian coach, who won the Premier League title with Chelsea in 2010.

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