Rafa Benitez has revealed that he will demand an explanation from Ryan Babel when he talks to the forward about his recent comments.
The Dutch international admitted that he could leave Liverpool in January if he fails to win a regular place in the starting XI.
The timing of the outburst will not have pleased the Reds boss having come on the morning of the vital UEFA Champions League clash with Debrecen.
Since signing for £11.5million from Ajax in summer 2007 Babel, who arrived with a weight of expectation, has made just 24 Premier League starts - 15 coming in his first season and only six last term.
The winger has failed to force his way into Benitez's plans this campaign with just three starts to his name despite injuries to fellow wideman Albert Riera.
Babel has stated his unhappiness at the situation in the past but has always insisted that the quotes have been taken out of contest.
Benitez remained guarded on the issue, only stating to the Liverpool Echo: "I have got to talk to the player and I will see what his explanation is."
The Dutch international admitted that he could leave Liverpool in January if he fails to win a regular place in the starting XI.
The timing of the outburst will not have pleased the Reds boss having come on the morning of the vital UEFA Champions League clash with Debrecen.
Since signing for £11.5million from Ajax in summer 2007 Babel, who arrived with a weight of expectation, has made just 24 Premier League starts - 15 coming in his first season and only six last term.
The winger has failed to force his way into Benitez's plans this campaign with just three starts to his name despite injuries to fellow wideman Albert Riera.
Babel has stated his unhappiness at the situation in the past but has always insisted that the quotes have been taken out of contest.
Benitez remained guarded on the issue, only stating to the Liverpool Echo: "I have got to talk to the player and I will see what his explanation is."
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