Babel aiming for FA Cup start

Ryan Babel hopeful of getting a start against Everton in the FA Cup on Sunday.

The Reds winger has started only a few games for Liverpool this season and is now eyeing a start vs. Everton.

“That was very frustrating for everybody and maybe it wasn’t the best performance from us, but we have this FA Cup tie on Sunday which gives us a chance to play better and win the game,” said Babel.

“We felt we would go on to win the game after Stevie scored a nice goal but it was disappointing to concede such a late goal.

“Everybody was disappointed in the dressing room after the game and it was very quiet. Sammy Lee spoke to us about the positive things and the fact we can put things right on Sunday, and he got our confidence up. Sammy is very important for us and he always lifts everybody.

“This will be a different game on Sunday and hopefully I will get the chance to play and help us win the game.

“We can talk a little bit about revenge maybe and we want to improve our performance and get a better result.

“I enjoy playing in the derby. I knew about the Merseyside derby when I was in Holland but when you talk about the level of both teams I think we are much better than them.

“Liverpool also has a big rivalry with Manchester United but we know how special this game is for the supporters.

“Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher also make us aware of just how important this match is and we are ready for Sunday.”

“I have never played there, so it would be great to play at Wembley,” he added. “Hopefully we can keep doing well and go all the way.

“Last season was my first at Liverpool but we didn’t win any prizes, so hopefully this season we can achieve something special. I believe we will win something – everybody has that belief.

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1. Tim says:

   25th January, 2009 at 5:10 am

   of course babel should start
   he is 4 sure 1 of lfc`s fittest players and is prepared 4 anything

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