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by **account deleted by request** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 1:53 am

Kewell is on trial at Liverpool over new contract
By JOHN EDWARDS

Last updated at 20:46pm on 1st November 2007

Harry Kewell has been challenged to prove he is worth another Liverpool contract after finally making his first appearance of the season.

The 29-year-old's injury-ravaged Anfield career appeared to be in its final few months, following disquiet behind the scenes over a minimal return for a £70,000-a-week contract that runs out next summer.
A series of fitness problems have restricted his availability over the past two-and-a-half years and looked certain to lead to his release on a free transfer next summer.

But after shaking off troublesome foot and ankle injuries and going on as a substitute in Wednesday's 2-1 Carling Cup win over Cardiff, the £5million signing from Leeds could yet be on course for a new deal.

Liverpool would want to safeguard themselves against any further injury disruption, and a renewed contract could be on reduced terms or a pay-as-you-play basis.

Rafa Benitez is still prepared to offer the Australia winger the inducement of an extended Anfield stay, though.

The manager said: "He had 45 minutes with the reserves and has now added some time out in the middle with the first team, and to see him playing so well was really good.

"We were creating chances when he was on the pitch and that showed how he was contributing.

"You need to be 100 per cent every time you play and that has been difficult for Harry when he has sometimes been out for eight or 10 months.

"He is working with the physios and doing the right things. He must try to stay as fit as possible for the next few games.

"A new contract is a possibility and the way to make sure is by working hard and playing well, playing games in a row and playing at his level.

"Nobody has any doubt about the quality of Harry. He's a fantastic player.

"This is a crucial stage of his career. For his age and because he is finishing his contract. But I have always thought of him as a very good player who gives us options. Now it is up to him."

by **red_guy** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 3:08 am

Seriously, Harry when not injured, really gave us something to offer upfront. The 2005/2006 season for example was a very good season for us and Harry was magnificent during that season. Just hope that he's not going to be injured , again, until the end of this season.

by **god_bless_john_houlding** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 3:28 am

I think Kewell is now an injury prone player and we'll be lucky to get 10 full games a season out of him, mind you the way Benitez rotates we'd be lucky to get 10 full games out of anyone

I'd like to see Kewell back and flowing down the left wing, but I just don't see it happening anytime soon. Sorry Harry but you've had your chance and unfortunately didn't take it as well as you should.

by **mungi** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:29 am

if he agrees to a pay as you play terms. i would happily have him in our squad for the next couple years

by **ivor_the_injun** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:34 am

Can't argue with that. The only thing I'd wonder is if someone like Harry Redknapp taps him up offering ludicrous terms to move.

by **jeffiroquai** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 1:10 pm

The way the squad shapes up right now, we can only hope for a renewed HK to come in and grasp his place in the lineup. The sad thing is that we really need his presence on the left. The worst thing is, Harry has continually been given chances, and he has continued to fail in living up to those opportunities. His presence in the squad, if he regains his form (big IF) could really be the boost the lads need to make a good push in the table, and CL, to finish out the year.

by **kazza** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 12:56 pm

Give him 50,000 pounds a game and 25,000 if he wins the game (either with an assist or goal). Kewell only understands money so this way we will be speaking the same language.

by **babu** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 1:05 pm

kazza wrote:Kewell only understands money so this way we will be speaking the same language.

how do you know?

by **kazza** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 1:51 pm

babu wrote:
kazza wrote:Kewell only understands money so this way we will be speaking the same language.

how do you know?

Called me yesterday and told me. :;):

by **lio** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:50 am

... Harry Kewell return from injury in the Australian squad to play Nigeria on November 17 in London.

The Australian

Come on !! ... before he could even be fit enough for a full game for us he might gonna be back to the operation table again after 11/17?

by **mungi** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:13 am

yea even though im a passionate aussie i dont want harry playing in this game. he is better off staying at melwood working his butt of instead of playing in meangliess friendlies. if he wants some match practice chuck him in the reserves. that way if he plays for points and benefiting liverpool fc all the same

by **stmichael** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 3:21 pm

If he is offered a new contract it would have to be heavily biased towards appearances. Anything more than the minimum basic would be crazy.

by **Big Niall** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 5:09 pm

I just don't like him. I feel that he has no hunger for success and is content with how his career has developed.

Get rid of him.

by **Bad Bob** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 5:15 pm

Big Niall wrote:I just don't like him. I feel that he has no hunger for success and is content with how his career has developed.

Get rid of him.

I really rate him. I feel that he's been unlucky with injuries and that he's desperate to stay fit and repay the faith that Rafa and the supporters have shown in him.

Let's keep him.

by **Big Niall** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 5:26 pm

Bad Bob wrote:
Big Niall wrote:I just don't like him. I feel that he has no hunger for success and is content with how his career has developed.

Get rid of him.

I really rate him. I feel that he's been unlucky with injuries and that he's desperate to stay fit and repay the faith that Rafa and the supporters have shown in him.

Let's keep him.

Then why has he played as many games for Australia as he has for LFC over last few years. He seems a bit of a Michael Owen to me, passing time at his club to play for his country.

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