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Ryan Babel Can Be One Of Premier League's Best - Liverpool Legend John Barnes
The former England international thinks Babel is equipped to achieve great success...
Liverpool legend John Barnes believes Ryan Babel could be a key player for the club next season.
The Dutch wide-man hasn't quite cemented himself a first-team place since joining the Reds, but started his pre-season well this summer, scoring against Thailand on Wednesday.
Barnes, now manager at Tranmere Rovers, believes Babel is capable of becoming one of the very best in England and could be pivotal to this season's Premier League push.
"Ryan is a fantastic player," Barnes told the club's official website.
"What we need to do is find how to get the best out of him because getting the right environment which suits the players is the most important thing.
"He is a great player and if we can find the right blend and formation for him to show us what he can do I believe he can be one of the best players in the Premier League."
Barnes was also full of praise for Reds manager Rafael Benitez and is optimistic the club can add a 19th league title to their trophy cabinet this season.
He continued, "You look at what Liverpool achieved coming so close last year and it just goes to show what a great job 'Rafa' has done at the club. We want to have a serious challenge year in year out and hopefully this next season will be the one."
Jamie Dunn, Goal.com
The Dutch wide-man hasn't quite cemented himself a first-team place since joining the Reds, but started his pre-season well this summer, scoring against Thailand on Wednesday.
Barnes, now manager at Tranmere Rovers, believes Babel is capable of becoming one of the very best in England and could be pivotal to this season's Premier League push.
"Ryan is a fantastic player," Barnes told the club's official website.
"What we need to do is find how to get the best out of him because getting the right environment which suits the players is the most important thing.
"He is a great player and if we can find the right blend and formation for him to show us what he can do I believe he can be one of the best players in the Premier League."
Barnes was also full of praise for Reds manager Rafael Benitez and is optimistic the club can add a 19th league title to their trophy cabinet this season.
He continued, "You look at what Liverpool achieved coming so close last year and it just goes to show what a great job 'Rafa' has done at the club. We want to have a serious challenge year in year out and hopefully this next season will be the one."
Jamie Dunn, Goal.com
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