Source: Daily_Mail
HATCHET MAN: The strife of Ryan sums up Liverpool's lack of strength in depth
Ryan Babel has highlighted the short-sighted, crazy decision making of Rafael Benitez in one humiliating air kick.[LNB]At Fratton Park, with the match goal-less last Saturday night, the Dutchman found himself unmarked a couple of yards from goal with the net gaping and an excellent low cross about to run into his path.[LNB][LNB][LNB] Bring on the main man: Ryan Babel makes way for Fernando Torres at Portsmouth on Saturday.[LNB]In one uncoordinated, clumsy shooting attempt he managed to tangle himself up and miss the ball completely.[LNB] More from Hatchet Man... HATCHET MAN: Bennett's card is marked but his allegations are really no surprise[LNB]09/02/09 HATCHET MAN: James is right - how will Hart fulfil his potential now that Given has arrived at City?[LNB]09/02/09 HATCHET MAN: Sorry isn't good enough...and neither is Eboue if he doesn't cut out the indiscipline[LNB]09/02/09 HATCHET MAN: Platini's latest swipe at the Premier League is utter nonsense[LNB]06/02/09 HATCHET MAN: Kinnear's singing a different Toon from Newcastle over contract situation [LNB]06/02/09 HATCHET MAN: Everton's moment in the spotlight as chairman Kenwright acting up[LNB]06/02/09 HATCHET MAN: Who is Harry trying to kid by talking up Spurs' chances against Arsenal[LNB]06/02/09 HATCHET MAN: The one that got away! Shaun Wright-Phillips kicked up a stink[LNB]05/02/09 VIEW FULL ARCHIVE[LNB] As a symbol for Benitez's puzzling team selections and transfer decisions it was perfect.[LNB]The Spaniard took his ridiculous approach to a new level at Portsmouth when he rested key players and played others out of position.[LNB]Even if he escaped humiliation with seconds to spare as he brought on his first team and Liverpool scraped victory, his luck cannot last.[LNB]Babel illustrates why. He is one of the players Benitez claims as an important attacking option after the departure of Robbie Keane, but he is not ready to shoulder that responsibility.[LNB]The attacker is young, 22-years-old, and has already thrown his toys out of the pram once this season because of insufficient action. He may develop into a great player one day, but it will not be this season.[LNB] [LNB]
