Babel: Why Liverpool is the place for me

23rd Nov 2009 - Latest News

Ryan Babel has reiterated his desire to fight for his place at Anfield ahead of next summer’s World Cup.

The Dutchman has scored three goals in 13 appearances this term, including a stunning strike in Lyon.
 
That goal helped earn him a recall to Bert van Marwijk's Holland squad - and Babel knows the best way to stay there is to force his way on to Rafa Benitez's teamsheet week in, week out.
 
"He (van Marwijk) wants players to be playing at their club to get a chance to go to the World Cup," said the winger, who appeared as a 72nd minute substitute in Holland's goalless draw in Italy on Saturday.
 
"That's also what I have to try to reach and I am working very hard every day.
 
"Liverpool are a very good team, everybody knows that, and I am proud to be part of Liverpool."
 
Last Monday's 2-2 draw at home to Birmingham means the Reds have won just one of their last nine games, but Babel reckons they simply need some good fortune to kick-start a winning run.
 
"If you analyse the last game, we had enough chances to win by three or four goals and we failed to score more than two," said Babel.
 
"In the end we drew and I think maybe just that little bit of luck isn't there.
 
"And we still have confidence we can get through in the Champions League. Maybe it's not the best situation, but we still have a chance to qualify so we have to go for it."

Author: Jimmy Rice
Tagged: Babel , Ryan Babel



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