Source: Daily_Mail
Ryan Babel decides to act his age and start delivering for Liverpool
Liverpool's forgotten man Ryan Babel admits he is running out of time to prove his worth at Anfield. [LNB]The winger, who can also play as a central striker, has made just six league starts in his second campaign on Merseyside, following an £11.5million move from Ajax in summer 2007. [LNB]Babel was hailed as potentially the next Thierry Henry upon his arrival in the Barclays Premier League, but the promise shown in glimpses during his debut season has not developed into anything more substantial. [LNB][LNB][LNB] Not enough: Babel celebrates his goal in the 5-1 win over Newcastle - but the strike in December was the last time the Dutchman hit the target [LNB]Reds manager Rafa Benitez signed Albert Riera last summer to fill the left-wing berth that Babel had failed to make his own, and the Dutchman insists youth will no longer be an excuse if he fails to make his mark next season.[LNB]'In December I'll be 23. When you reach that age, then in my eyes you aren't a potential talent any more,' Babel said. [LNB]'Next season age isn't an excuse any more, and that's an excuse trainers use too often, saying "You're young and you have the time". [LNB]'My goal this season was to progress to a higher level and be in the starting line-up. But they brought in another left forward in the summer and he's been playing regularly.[LNB]'But I have patience and I know that I have to work hard and I have to show the manager that I am ready and have earned the right to be picked.'[LNB] Fergie and Benitez set for fresh showdown as Liverpool plot shock move for United star TevezMy team's better than your team - Benitez blasts 'nervous' United boss FergieCarrick: United revelled in watching Liverpool suffer at hands of ArshavinArshavin targets scoring five at United after playing poker with LiverpoolBest of the best: Sportsmail recalls the greatest matches in the history of footballLIVERPOOL FC
