Our secret weapon

[David Hodgson]

Some may scoff, I can't wait to see him back :

 

 

"Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez believes Harry Kewell may play against Wigan in two weeks' time.

 

Kewell is yet to kick a ball for The Reds this term after injuring himself at last summer's World Cup in Germany.

 

However, the ex-Leeds ace is back in training and Benitez believes he may be ready to make his first-team return against Wigan on 21st April.

 

"He's back in training," Benitez said in the Daily Star Sunday.

 

"But when you've been injured for a long time and you start working hard you get tired and need rest.

 

"He's close but how close? We'll need to see him playing in some small games first.

 

"Then after that we'll need to see him play eleven-a-sides. "

 

"He will play again this season, though. Maybe in two weeks' time."

[RedNik]

Wasn't the earlier return date, the barcelona away leg?

 

It just keeps getting pushed back, and thats what is worrisome. No doubt he is exactly what we are lacking in midfield (have lacked the whole year).

[floyd]

He'll keep pushing it back till Athens.

[Guest Prongsy]

Back just in time for the final.

 

God, I love omens.

[Sion]

Back just in time for the final.

 

God, I love omens.

 

This and that guy going on holiday = number 6

[Magic8Ball]

Some may scoff, I can't wait to see him back :

"Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez believes Harry Kewell may play against Wigan in two weeks' time.

 

Kewell is yet to kick a ball for The Reds this term after injuring himself at last summer's World Cup in Germany.

 

However, the ex-Leeds ace is back in training and Benitez believes he may be ready to make his first-team return against Wigan on 21st April.

 

"He's back in training," Benitez said in the Daily Star Sunday.

 

"But when you've been injured for a long time and you start working hard you get tired and need rest.

 

"He's close but how close? We'll need to see him playing in some small games first.

 

"Then after that we'll need to see him play eleven-a-sides. "

 

"He will play again this season, though. Maybe in two weeks' time."

if Harry is truly recovered now we have more options on the left ie Gonzales, Leto means we can give Harry more of a rest and not fatigue injuries

this is one of the hidden benefits of Rafa's rotation ( not fatigueing injuries)

[Ombudsam]

I'd love Harry to come back. I'd love it even more if he could return to that Chelsea semi form which was one of the performances of last season

[abc]

Chelsea semi it is then! (CL and FA Cup)

 

And then back for the final, but limps off... (both cup finals)

 

There's a trend isn't there?

[Magic8Ball]

Chelsea semi it is then! (CL and FA Cup)

 

And then back for the final, but limps off... (both cup finals)

 

There's a trend isn't there?

we won both !

 

and for the record Harry's performance against Chelsea got us to the Final

 

now if only he could do that throughout a season

[Duncan Disorderly]

Kewell down the left, Pennant down the right, we`re lit!

[hideNseek]

Kewell down the left, Pennant down the right, we`re lit!

 

 

There's a song in there somewhere.

[Stevie H]

if kewell ever plays effectively for liverpool again i'll eat my stolen homburg.

[RafaShanks]

Kewell returning to the fold = time to make more room in the already overcrowed trophy cabinet.

Edited April 8, 2007 by RafaShanks

[Dule]

If Harry comes back, plays and then gets injured in the final i think #6 is in the bag

[Red]

if kewell ever plays effectively for liverpool again i'll eat my stolen homburg.

 

You want fries with that?

[Magic8Ball]

what some people on here dont get is that:

 

Harry Kewell has had some good games for us

But because in the past we didnt have options at LW he was playing with injuries, playing when tired, and rushed back to action too soon

those among other reasons have contributed to his injuries --

now if Kewell would accept a reduced wage and a pay as you play bonus I would be VERY happy to keep him here and get 20 games a season out of him

because in those 20 games he could go all out and Rafa's Rotation would allow him recovery time in between

 

These days we have Leto, Gonzales to help shoulder the responsibilty of LW

 

I tell you a fit and firing Kewell and a more confident Pennant and this team will tear teams apart - the 4231 formation is perfect for Kewell, Pennant and Gerrard .. hell its suits our midfield to a T

and would allow Crouch as the spearhead to play in the 6 yard box more, where he's more and more effective ( as of late )

[Florist Cinema Pond Goal]

With Aurelio out we need a source of decent crossing from the left. This comes at the right time.

 

Fingers crossed eh.

[Ombudsam]

if kewell ever plays effectively for liverpool again i'll eat my stolen homburg.

 

At last steve h puts his powers to positive use

[Guest Anders Honoré]

At last steve h puts his powers to positive use

 

[Knox_Harrington]

Every shape we use could do with Kewell as an option. He doesn't have to come back at his fittest - and the notion that he can come back at the level of the Chelsea semi is ridiculous as that was as good a game as any winger in the country had that season - but he's such an intelligent player he can raise the level of the team immediately.

[RafaShanks]

A sustained Harry return would be fantastic given Aurelio's injury.

 

The Wigan game is in 12 days with the Champs league semi's a few days after back to back. Considering the amount of time he's been out, I can't see any way he'll be involved a lot in those two games.

 

Athens (if we get there) is more likely, although I'm not holding out for it.

Edited April 9, 2007 by RafaShanks

[Mr Makaveli]

If Harry comes back, plays and then gets injured in the final i think #6 is in the bag

 

The other team (It will be milan) will just walk off the pitch. either that or they'll assign a man marker to hold him up and help him run around.

[Guest Jesper]

The other team (It will be milan) will just walk off the pitch. either that or they'll assign a man marker to hold him up and help him run around.

 

[Toni]

The lad hasnt kicked a ball all season. Cant imagine how he will suddenly become our star in the team.

 

but heres hoping...

[Dee]

I don't see what the whole fuss about Kewell is right now - he's not going to be ready to play in any major final, game nor kick about... has he even turned out for the reserves??

 

All this nonsense about him coming in and getting a place ahead of those who have played all season, and who IMO deserve to play the final, is bollix

 

wise up, folks..