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Babel tipped to push on
Liverpool, 08:47, February 4, 2010 ,
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has backed Dutch international Ryan Babel to shine for the Reds in the latter half of the season.
Benitez believes the closure of the transfer window will give Babel the freedom to express himself on the pitch knowing that the speculation about his immediate future is behind him.
"If we play without the speculation surrounding Ryan Babel then I am sure it will be easier for him to focus and for me to play him," explained Benitez.
"So I think we will be better in attack and the team will be better."