Source: Daily_Mail
Liverpool wanted me as their manager reveals Marseille boss Didier Deschamps
Net loss: Marseille coach Didier Deschamps turned down the Liverpool job[LNB]Marseille boss Didier Deschamps has revealed Liverpool approached him about replacing Rafael Benitez at Anfield in the summer.[LNB]The former France captain comes up against his old team Chelsea in the Champions League tonight.[LNB]Liverpool eventually appointed Fulham's Roy Hodgson during the close season but Deschamps, who led Marseille to the French title last season, revealed they also approached him.[LNB]'I was very proud a club like Liverpool were interested in me,' he said. 'But the timing was not good.[LNB]'I was engaged with Marseille, the players and the fans, and I could not leave them two days before the restart for pre-season. I was extremely pleased and happy but I decided to stay and continue my adventure with Marseille.'[LNB]Deschamps insists the Reds' interest was firm. 'We had a long discussion,' he said.[LNB] Gerrard and Torres will want to quit Liverpool in January, fears McManamanAttwell axed from Premier League for weekend after Anfield horror showKevin Keegan - the original superstar! He was the Wayne Rooney of his dayGRAHAM POLL: Until Steven Gerrard and co start showing Respect, the FA are fighting a losing battleTime to bond: Liverpool boss Hodgson targets Europa clash for players to gelLiverpool 2 Sunderland 2: You are going to keep Kopping it, RoyLIVERPOOL FC
