Source: Daily_Mail
Former Kop hero McManaman backs Keane to deliver the goods at Liverpool
Steve McManaman has backed Robbie Keane to stay at Liverpool[LNB]and work hard to earn his place in the first team.Keane, 28, joined Liverpool from Spurs last summer but has failed to justify his £20.3million price tag and was left out of Rafael Benitez's squad to face Chelsea today.The Irishman has been linked with a move back to White Hart Lane before the transfer window closes at 5pm tomorrow, but McManaman said Keane wanted to fight for his place at Liverpool.[LNB][LNB] Head down: McManaman has no doubt Keane (above) will succeed at Anfield[LNB] McManaman said: 'I spoke to Robbie Keane on Friday. He's very frustrated, but he's going to keep his head down and keep battling. I don't think he wants to leave, certainly not after six months.[LNB] Spurs to end Keane's Anfield misery - I didn't even sanction the £20m transfer in the first place, admits angry Benitez[LNB]We all owe you one, Rafa: It's time players took the heat off the manager, says Liverpool hero Carragher[LNB]LIVERPOOL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB][LNB] 'Sometimes it's hard to cement a place in a team. Rafa looks to change his team around a lot. If Robbie gets a run in the team, goals will follow. I know he could play a role [with Liverpool].'[LNB]Frozen out: Benitez has left Keane (right) out in the cold at Liverpool[LNB] McManaman, who made 364 appearances for the Anfield club between 1990 and 1999, is now an analyst for Setanta Sports and was speaking ahead of Manchester United's 1-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford yesterday evening. But the 36-year-old said his first club still had a chance of winning their 19th league title this season. McManaman said: 'Liverpool are struggling at the moment, since Rafa's half-time school report on Mr Ferguson. 'They've hit a brick wall during the last four games and Liverpool fans are starting to get frustrated with the team selections. 'But they are certainly still in with a sight of the title. There are lots of points still to be gained and dropped – they just have to be more positive.'[LNB] Spurs to end Keane's Anfield misery - I didn't even sanction the £20m transfer in the first place, admits angry Benitez[LNB]We all owe you one, Rafa: It's time players took the heat off the manager, says Liverpool hero Carragher[LNB]LIVERPOOL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB][LNB] [LNB]
