Former Aston Villa and Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier admits his health issues might prevent him returning to management. Houllier ended his nine-month spell in charge at Villa Park after missing the end of the season following chest pains.
This together with heart problems suffered during his time with Liverpool, means he may have to follow doctors' advice.
"We had a case of unfinished business (at Villa)," he told Radio Five Live's Sportsweek programme.
"There was an option of leaving the team to Gary McAllister, who was my assistant, and I would come back in September but the chairman and owner wanted to go another route and I have to respect that. We left on good terms, no acrimony.
"At the moment I just want to make sure I get fit again and then we'll see. But I will follow the doctors' advice and if the advice is not to get back into management I won't.
"The strong advice was not to go back to business until the end of September but they are happy with the recovery."
Houllier has suggested if full-time management is beyond him he would consider a less hands-on role within the game.
"I will still definitely be linked with football," he said.
"It is my life, it is my oxygen and if I have to be involved in another way then I will."
