体坛英语新闻：Kloppl close to taking over as Liverpool manager

LONDON, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- English Premier League Liverpool is reportedly to appoint former Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp as their new manager.

Local media here said that the 48-year-old is in talks with the Reds and will be unveilled as Brendan Rodgers' successor by Friday.

Rodgers was sacked on Sunday following the 1-1 Premier League draw at Everton, leaving Liverpool at the 10th after eight games.

Liverpool's next game is at Tottenham on 17 October after the international break.

Klopp, who led Dortmund to two Bundesliga titles, has been out of work since departing this summer.