Source: Team_Talk
Deschamps out of Reds role running
Didier Deschamps and Marseille have ruled the former Chelsea midfielder out of the running to become the next manager of Liverpool.[LNB] Fulham boss Roy Hodgson had looked most likely to take over before Marseille's title-winning coach Deschamps emerged as a strong contender.[LNB]However, the World Cup winner has now rejected any chance of him joining Liverpool, revealing he is "in discussions" about a contract extension with the French club..[LNB]He explained, "I am happy at Marseille. I am not there for just one year. A coach must be there for the long haul, and that is my wish."[LNB]The French club's president has also dismissed the chances of Deschamps, who also led Monaco to the 2004 Champions League final, taking over at Anfield.[LNB]It was reported in L'Equipe that Liverpool chief executive Christian Purslow contacted Marseille and asked to speak to Deschamps - a request which was turned down by Jean-Claude Dassier.[LNB]Dassier claimed: "He asked me if I allowed him to meet Didier and Jean-Pierre Bernes (Deschamps' agent).[LNB]"I replied that I did not allow any meeting to take place. I have also indicated that there is no way we'll let go of our coach."
