Jose Mourinho was under consideration for the Liverpool job before Rafa Benitez took charge in 2004. However, the Reds were concerned whether his manner and approach was suitable at Anfield.
The Portuguese was one of the biggest up and coming names in management at the time. He incredibly led Porto to Champions League glory 16 years ago before being appointed by Chelsea.
Premier League rivals Liverpool, though, were tracking Mourinho, as Jamie Carragher was made aware at the time by club chiefs.
Following the departure of Gerard Houllier, Spaniard Benitez was the frontrunner, and the Reds steered away from Mourinho. His antics at Old Trafford when Porto progressed in the Champions League at the expense of Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester
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