The Ajax academy graduate is doing all he can to impress Rafa Benitez, but still cannot get a game at Anfield.
The lawyer of Dutch international Ryan Babel has revealed the forward's frustration at being on the fringes of the Liverpool squad.
The 21-year-old has scarcely featured for the Reds throughout this campaign, his second full term at the club since moving from Amsterdam.
After being eased into life at Anfield last year with sporadic appearances, the former Ajax star was expected to push for a starting berth this time around.
However, with the signings of Albert Riera and Robbie Keane, combined with the form of compatriot Dirk Kuyt, Babel has been unable to claim a spot in the starting XI, either up front alongside Fernando Torres or on the wings.
The £11.5 million signing has made as many Carling Cup appearances as Premier League appearances this season and has taken to venting his frustration in the press.
His unhappiness at being constantly benched was emphasised today by lawyer Winnie Haatrecht, who fails to understand where the forward is going wrong.
The lawyer is quoted as saying by the press: "He has had fewer minutes than a year ago. While we saw last year as a development year, this season was to be his 'breakthrough year'.
"Of course, you look at yourself as a player first. But Ryan believes the things he's doing is everything that manager Benitez is demanding of him."
The lawyer of Dutch international Ryan Babel has revealed the forward's frustration at being on the fringes of the Liverpool squad.
The 21-year-old has scarcely featured for the Reds throughout this campaign, his second full term at the club since moving from Amsterdam.
After being eased into life at Anfield last year with sporadic appearances, the former Ajax star was expected to push for a starting berth this time around.
However, with the signings of Albert Riera and Robbie Keane, combined with the form of compatriot Dirk Kuyt, Babel has been unable to claim a spot in the starting XI, either up front alongside Fernando Torres or on the wings.
The £11.5 million signing has made as many Carling Cup appearances as Premier League appearances this season and has taken to venting his frustration in the press.
His unhappiness at being constantly benched was emphasised today by lawyer Winnie Haatrecht, who fails to understand where the forward is going wrong.
The lawyer is quoted as saying by the press: "He has had fewer minutes than a year ago. While we saw last year as a development year, this season was to be his 'breakthrough year'.
"Of course, you look at yourself as a player first. But Ryan believes the things he's doing is everything that manager Benitez is demanding of him."
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