Carlo Ancelotti is unlikely to end his sabbatical to replace Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool manager, sources have told ESPN FC.

Ancelotti is among the front runners to succeed Rodgers after the Northern Irishman was sacked on Sunday.

Rodgers, who was in charge for just over three seasons at Anfield, was axed just hours after Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Everton in the Merseyside derby.

Liverpool are now searching for a new manager and are hopeful of bringing in a new man before their next game against Tottenham Hotspur on Oct. 17 after the international break.