Christian Poulsen desperate to depart Liverpool to preserve his international career

31 March 2011 00:25
Christian Poulsen is desperate to quit Liverpool this summer after being warned his international career could be over if he remains on the fringes at Anfield. [LNB]Despite being captain of Denmark, the out-of-favour Liverpool midfielder was left on the bench on Tuesday night and given a blunt message by national coach Morten Olsen.[LNB] Out of favour: Poulsen (left) has seen chances limited at Liverpool[LNB]The 61-year-old said: 'I don't know if he is going to get in the Liverpool team during the remainder of this season, but if he isn't, he will not be in my squad for the Euro qualifying game against Iceland on June 4.' [LNB]Poulsen has struggled to win over Liverpool fans since being signed by former manager Roy Hodgson at the start of the season. [LNB]While there is interest in Poulsen in Italy and Spain, he could remain in the Barclays Premier League by linking up again with Hodgson at West Brom. [LNB] Liverpool to pursue naming rights for stadium as Ayre outlines UEFA concernsLucas Leiva signs new Liverpool deal as Aquilani hints at possible Anfield returnThe new Drogba! Carroll tipped to eclipse Blues star after England heroicsAll the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Roy Hodgson, Christian Poulsen Places: Liverpool, Spain, Italy, Denmark

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