Liverpool wanted me as their manager reveals Marseille boss Didier Deschamps

Net loss: Marseille coach Didier Deschamps turned down the Liverpool jobMarseille boss Didier Deschamps has revealed Liverpool approached him about replacing Rafael Benitez at Anfield in the summer.The former France captain comes up against his old team Chelsea in the Champions League tonight.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.'I was very proud a club like Liverpool were interested in me,' he said. 'But the timing was not good.'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.'Deschamps insists the Reds' interest was firm. 'We had a long discussion,' he said. 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

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