Marseille eager for Anfield clash

Last updated : 05 March 2004 By Chris Maxwell
Angio, who was installed as coach at the Veladrome five months ago following the dismissal of Alain Perrin, admits that a tie with the Reds was a popular choice at the Le Championett outfit.

Angio said: "We had a little opinion poll this morning to see who we would like to play and about 90% voted for Liverpool. It's a real pleasure for me to discover English football at a stadium like Anfield. Being home for the second leg is certainly an advantage. It will be a festival for the fans but be careful. Just because I say 'festival' I don't mean 'we play, we lose and we go home'."

"On a personal note it will ne nice to see Gerard Houllier again. I know his job is under threat at the moment but he is still a good coach.

"What impresses me most is their attack. With [Emile] Heskey, [Harry] Kewell and of course [Michael] Owen they are very fast. We will have to keep our defence on their toes."