Source: SKY_Sports
Babel out to impress
Liverpool winger Ryan Babel hopes to show next season that he is ready to fulfil his potential.[LNB] The Dutchman was regarded as an exciting prospect for the future when he arrived at Anfield from Ajax in 2007.[LNB]He has shown glimpses of his ability but has struggled to hold down a regular starting spot and realises it is now time to deliver.[LNB]The 22-year-old accepts that he can no longer hide behind his youth and he is determined to establish himself as a key player with the Reds.[LNB]"You are a talent until you are 23," Babel told the Dutch Football Association's official website.[LNB]"At that moment you can't say 'Sorry I am just a young player'. At that moment you have gained enough experience to play a major role.[LNB]"Coaches say 'You are still young, you have time'. But they won't say that about Lionel Messi. He is young and he is good, so he will play."[LNB]ProudBabel's future has been the subject of speculation but he maintains that he is happy at the club.[LNB]"I am very proud to be a part of this team," he explained. [LNB]"Before I made the transfer to Liverpool, of course I knew the club and the Beatles but apart from that not a lot about the city. [LNB]"It has completely changed. If you are there, you appreciate Liverpool. Then you can see how big this club is."[LNB]Babel accepts that he found it difficult to adjust to the training methods used at Liverpool when he first joined the club.[LNB]He said: "At Ajax there was time to do some individual exercises at the end of the training. I really enjoyed that. [LNB]"Nowadays it isn't possible, unfortunately. At Liverpool we had to leave the pitch to move on inside.[LNB]"The next game could not be far away. They won't take any risks that you will get injured. [LNB]"In the first season I had problems with that as I didn't play a lot. I am now used to it. To take some moments of rest are important."[LNB]
