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Liverpool deny contacting Carlo Ancelotti, Jürgen Klopp
Brendan Rodgers is safe for now.
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Liverpool are having a bad start to the season and Brendan Rodgers’ seat couldn’t be much hotter. However, it appears that his employers aren’t looking at alternatives until they actually decide to get rid of him. They’re denying contact with Carlo Ancelotti or “any other manager,” a group that would include Jurgen Klopp.
Rodgers needs to start winning soon if he wants to keep his job to start the new year, but Liverpool are being patient for the time being.
Goal of the day
What else could it be but Robert Lewandowski’s fifth? (r/soccer)
In the news
Diego Costa has been suspended for three games. (The FA)
And Gabriel’s suspension has been rescinded. (Arsenal)
Eva Carneiro has left Chelsea and is considering legal action. (Guardian)
LFP are OK with Barcelona registering Arda Turan, but FIFA aren’t. (AS)
Marcos Rojo is injured and Louis van Gaal is pretty annoyed about it. (Telegraph)
You should be reading
Graham Ruthven on the origins of Scottish football teams’ names. (Vice)
Mike Goodman on how Cristiano Ronaldo’s style of play has changed as he’s aged. (Grantland)
Swiss Rambler on Arsenal’s finances. (Swiss Ramble)
Tuesday’s games
AC Milan held off Udinese as Mario Balotelli turned in a great performance. (AC Milan Offside)
Angel Di Maria was great in PSG’s win over Guingamp. (Mirror)
What to watch on Wednesday (click for listings, all times ET)
La Liga: 4 games (from 2 p.m.) - Barca and Madrid both face tough away matches.
Bundesliga: 5 games (2 p.m.) - Hoffenheim-Dortmund is probably the best of the bunch.
Serie A: 8 games (2:45 p.m.) - We recommend Sampdoria-Roma.
League Cup: 8 games (2:45 p.m.) - The North London Derby is the clear highlight.
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