Rafael Benitez's position is "not on the agenda" despite Liverpool's shock FA Cup defeat by Reading, according to managing director Christian Purslow.
Benitez is under increasing pressure as boss after the loss to the Championship side, an early Champions League exit and poor Premier League form.
Despite his problems, the Spaniard has vowed to fight on at Anfield.
Former Reds captain Ronnie Whelan believes Benitez should be replaced following the defeat at the hands of the Royals.
Whelan, 48, told BBC Radio 5 live: "He should've gone a long time ago. They have got to do it now.
"Liverpool have not been good. They have lost 10 of the last 20 games.
A disappointing season has left Liverpool having to settle for a Europa League campaign, while lying seventh in the Premier League - 12 points behind leaders Chelsea - but Purslow has always maintained that Benitez's job is not under threat.
The misery continued on Wednesday night when Reading dumped them out of the FA Cup after extra time in front of their home supporters.
It was their 12th defeat of the season and after Benitez told the club's website he would "keep working hard with my team", another ex-Liverpool star expressed his displeasure.
Benitez is under increasing pressure as boss after the loss to the Championship side, an early Champions League exit and poor Premier League form.
Despite his problems, the Spaniard has vowed to fight on at Anfield.
Former Reds captain Ronnie Whelan believes Benitez should be replaced following the defeat at the hands of the Royals.
Whelan, 48, told BBC Radio 5 live: "He should've gone a long time ago. They have got to do it now.
"Liverpool have not been good. They have lost 10 of the last 20 games.
A disappointing season has left Liverpool having to settle for a Europa League campaign, while lying seventh in the Premier League - 12 points behind leaders Chelsea - but Purslow has always maintained that Benitez's job is not under threat.
The misery continued on Wednesday night when Reading dumped them out of the FA Cup after extra time in front of their home supporters.
It was their 12th defeat of the season and after Benitez told the club's website he would "keep working hard with my team", another ex-Liverpool star expressed his displeasure.
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