'I had a long discussion about becoming the Liverpool manager and this is why I said no'

Didier Deschamps is now manager of France (Image: Photo by Tnani Badreddine/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)

Liverpool have suffered through a torrid spell this season with a series of defeats in both Europe and the Premier League . Things took a turn for the worse when they succumbed to a surprising 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest at Anfield , with pressure increasing on Arne Slot.

The former Feyenoord manager began his time on Merseyside in perfect fashion, securing the Premier League title in his debut campaign, though many supporters would contend he had taken over a championship-winning Jurgen Klopp squad and the side were merely continuing the momentum of the German's achievements.

Following an outlay of £446 million during the summer transfer window on players like