Liverpool Forward Babel May Make January Loan Move (Goal.com)

The Netherlands international explains his desire to leave in the January window if he is not offered suitable pitch-time.

Sep 2, 2009 5:42:26 AM

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Liverpool striker Ryan Babel's chances of ensuring his ticket with the Netherlands squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa largely hinges on how much pitch-time he is offered at the Anfield outfit, and the Dutchman has intimated that he would be willing to take a loan spell away from the club in January if his appearances are minimal.

Babel joined Rafael Benitez's Reds in 2007, yet has started just one fixture all season thus far. A return loan to Ajax, his former club, Babel claims, would not be rejected should one be a possible.

He told De Telegraaf, "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.

"I think half a season at Ajax with a view to the World Cup wouldn't be a bad idea," he continued. "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."

Alan Dawson, Goal.com

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