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Rafa explains Keane absence

26 Jan 2009 - 08:37:29

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Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has once again dismissed suggestions that Robbie Keane will be sold before this month's transfer window closes.

Keane was not even on the substitute's bench for Sunday's FA Cup fourth round encounter against Everton, fuelling speculation that his troubled time at Anfield about to come to an end.

The Republic of Ireland international had produced a disappointing display in last Monday's Premier League clash between the two sides, and Benitez was in no mood to offer the former Tottenham striker much solace.

He said after Sunday's game: "Robbie Keane was not selected. We have a very good squad. He was not injured.

"He is working hard and that is the most important thing for me. I have not seen him but it is normal for every player to want to be in the squad.

"They want to be in the 11 starters so I expect him not to be happy. (David) Ngog was in because he scored two goals for the reserves and we had (Dirk) Kuyt and (Ryan) Babel too. That was four strikers in the squad."