But the Moscow siege resulted in a one week postponement of Basle's clash in the Russian capital, with Christian Gross' side now asking for the match to be played in a neutral venue.
But Houllier is convinced that the Swiss side are looking to gain an unfair advantage in a tight group, and showed his sarcastic side by suggesting they would now apply for a Swiss referee!
He said: They did not complain when they knew the result of our game in Moscow before they faced Valencia last week - so why should they seek to change the kick-off at Anfield?
"What has happened since puts everything into perspective and it had to be postponed.
"But now they are asking for it to be played on a neutral ground after what happened in Moscow. What do they want next? A Swiss referee?"