Liverpool merit respect but not fear says Marseille coach

0 Comments | AFP, October, 2007

LIVERPOOL, England (AFP) — Marseille coach Eric Gerets said Liverpool merited respect but that his side would not be in fear of them in their Champions League Group A match here on Wednesday.

"Liverpool are one of the best teams in Europe," said the 53-year-old former Belgian international captain, who will be taking charge of Marseille for the first time in a match since replacing Albert Emon last week.

"They merit a lot of respect but we shouldn't fear them."

When coach of Galatasaray last year, Gerets's Turkish side scored two goals against Liverpool and could have had a third.

And on his own team, Gerets added: "There is a lot of talent in the side and I do not agree with those people who say nothing is going right." Marseille lie fifth from...