Babel thinks it’s time to leave Liverpool

(GSM) – Ryan Babel may leave Liverpool in January. The Dutch winger is unhappy with his lack of first-team opportunities and wants to discuss his future at Liverpool before the transfer window reopens in January.

“I have tried to talk to the manager but it isn’t of any use,” is quoted as saying in The Sun. “I couldn’t really do anything with the feedback Benitez gave me. Isn’t it unbelievable that in my first year I got chosen as Talent of the Year? And a season later I hardly play and without getting a proper chance.”

The 22-year-old doesn’t think that Benitez has a grudge against him. “I really don’t believe he is trying to get back at me. Every time me or my agent (Winnie Haatrecht) have a chat with him he stresses I can’t leave and he believes in me. We have to trust he is telling the truth. Saying it is different to showing it.”

Babel has confidence in his own ability and still believes he can make the right impression in a Liverpool shirt.

He added: “I have shown I can do it plenty of times. I know I could be further in my career but if nobody helps you, if they don’t make it easier for you, then it is difficult.”