Martin Jol backs off talk on Clint Dempsey

August 19, 2012
By ESPN.com news services
Fulham manager Martin Jol on Saturday said his statement a day ealier that Clint Dempsey was refusing to play was "probably a bit harsh."

Dempsey, Fulham's American midfielder who scored 23 goals last season, did not play in Saturday's 5-0 win over Norwich. He is seeking a move to a Champions League club, with Liverpool having showing interest.

"To say he refused to play is probably a bit harsh, but he wanted to move and if you want to move, you don't want to take risks so you ...

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