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The future of Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool manager continues to look uncertain.
The Anfield boss is due to meet senior personnel this week to review a season that saw the club finish sixth in the table, fail to escape the Champions League group phase and go out of the FA Cup at the semi-final stage against Aston Villa.
That it all ended with a 6-1 defeat to Stoke City on the final day of the season only made Rodgers' position more precarious.
Liverpool have made no suggestion that Rodgers will be replaced , however that hasn't stopped alternative managers being linked with the club.
Here, we take a look at the leading contenders to succeed Rodgers...
The leading contenders to be next Liverpool managerShow all 6 1 /6The leading contenders to be next Liverpool manager The leading contenders to be next Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp After announcing his decision to leave Borussia Dortmund, Klopp was quickly linked with a host of positions. However, the charismatic German coach who led Dortmund to two league titles and a Champions League final, has signalled he will take a break from the game. That hasn't stopped him continuing to be linked with Anfield though.
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The leading contenders to be next Liverpool manager Carlo Ancelotti The Italian brought Real Madrid 'La Decima' - their 10th Champions League title. However, following it with a trophyless season was enough to see him axed. Won trophies with AC Milan, Juventus, Chelsea and PSG. Few managers can boast a more impressive CV.
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The leading contenders to be next Liverpool manager Frank De Boer The 112-times capped former Netherlands international continues to be linked with any major positions that crop up due to his successful time in charge of Ajax. The former Barcelona player delivered four consecutive league titles prior to this season and claimed some major Champions League scalps along the way.
The leading contenders to be next Liverpool manager Pako Ayestaran More of a long-shot to takeover is Rafael Benitez's former assistant. The pair worked together at Valencia and then Liverpool before a falling out in 2007. Currently managing Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv, who he led to the club's first treble.
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The leading contenders to be next Liverpool manager Michael Laudrup The former Denmark international had a hugely impressive spell at Swansea that brought the club's first-ever major silverware when he led them to the League Cup in 2013. Currently in charge of Qatar side Lekhwiya, although it's thought he could be tempted away.
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The leading contenders to be next Liverpool manager Ronald Koeman Having stolen most of Southampton's players over recent transfer windows, it's only logical that Anfield bosses return for the manager. Despite many predicting a tough season for the Saints this season, the Dutchman led them to Europa League qualification. Collected trophies as manager of Ajax, Benfica, PSV and Valencia before coming to the Premier League.
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