Angry Liverpool winger Ryan Babel is desperate to go out on loan after claiming Rafa Benitez has broken promises made to him.
Babel, 22, has already targeted a move to his former club Ajax in January to salvage his World Cup dream.
The Dutch star has struggled to get any regular first-team football since moving to Anfield two years ago.
Back then Liverpool boss Benitez beat off interest from Arsenal and Spurs to land the highly-rated youngster.
But although the Dutch international started the first game of this season against Spurs, he has since made just one late appearance from the bench in the shock defeat at home to Aston Villa.
He said yesterday: "There have been a lot of things promised, but they haven't been followed up.
"I would get to play for more minutes and have more chances, but after the first defeat, I only lost my place.
Babel believes a loan deal in the January transfer window could be his best hope of making Bert van Marwijk's squad for next summer's World Cup in South Africa.
He added: "I think half a season at Ajax with a view to the World Cup wouldn't be a bad idea. I can add something to the Ajax squad.
"Loaning me out was not an option (in the summer). Now we have agreed to review the situation in January.
"I see the current situation as a signal that I really have to get playing."
Babel's remarks continue a troubled start to the season for Benitez, who has already lost two of opening four Premier League matches.
Following defeat to Aston Villa last Monday Benitez risked alienating senior players Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher and it is understood both unhappy players made their feelings known in a team meeting a few days later.
Babel, 22, has already targeted a move to his former club Ajax in January to salvage his World Cup dream.
The Dutch star has struggled to get any regular first-team football since moving to Anfield two years ago.
Back then Liverpool boss Benitez beat off interest from Arsenal and Spurs to land the highly-rated youngster.
But although the Dutch international started the first game of this season against Spurs, he has since made just one late appearance from the bench in the shock defeat at home to Aston Villa.
He said yesterday: "There have been a lot of things promised, but they haven't been followed up.
"I would get to play for more minutes and have more chances, but after the first defeat, I only lost my place.
Babel believes a loan deal in the January transfer window could be his best hope of making Bert van Marwijk's squad for next summer's World Cup in South Africa.
He added: "I think half a season at Ajax with a view to the World Cup wouldn't be a bad idea. I can add something to the Ajax squad.
"Loaning me out was not an option (in the summer). Now we have agreed to review the situation in January.
"I see the current situation as a signal that I really have to get playing."
Babel's remarks continue a troubled start to the season for Benitez, who has already lost two of opening four Premier League matches.
Following defeat to Aston Villa last Monday Benitez risked alienating senior players Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher and it is understood both unhappy players made their feelings known in a team meeting a few days later.
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