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Zenden definitely out for season - Surprise, surprise
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Wed Mar 29, 2006 3:10 pmby ivor_the_injun
Not surprised in the slightest. I wonder in fact if he's long since played his last game for us - I can't see him getting too much of a look it to be honest.
From the Echo...
LIVERPOOL midfielder Bolo Zenden has lost his battle to play again this season.
The Dutchman is making good progress in his recovery from cruciate knee surgery, but he won't be rushed back into senior action.
Earlier this year, the 30-year-old spoke optimistically about returning to the first team earlier than planned.
Zenden hoped to repeat the extraordinary efforts of Djibril Cisse, who defied medics with the speed of his recovery from a broken leg last season.
But it's been decided not to unnecessaritly rush Zenden back, and he won't feature again until pre-season.
The left midfielder is back running at Melwood, and rather than see latest developments as a setback, it should be emphasised the Dutchman's rehabilitation is progressing.
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Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:01 pmby metalhead
Well i hope he recovers as quickly as possible, because he was starting to get used to the system before he got injured! i think next season he will be used more in the attacking midfield center role.
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Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:08 pmby XSD
He is a good player, we have nothing to lose by signing him on for another season and perhaps a lot to gain should we be unlucky with injuries.
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Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:13 pmby Lando_Griffin
He's a good player when fit, and I for one wouild be sad to see him leave.
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Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:23 pmby Danny165
goodplayer
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Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:23 pmby Flashard
Would like to see him back, was producing some good form after a patchy start. Good squad player and quality.
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Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:24 pmby metalhead
When does his contract expire?
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Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:28 pmby Paul C
I won't where he'll fit into Rafa's plans when we also have Gonzalez and Kewell on the left next season 
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Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:30 pmby onizukaeikichi
he was a decent player when he played for us, hope he recovers soon
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Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:32 pmby Flashard
Paul C wrote:I won't where he'll fit into Rafa's plans when we also have Gonzalez and Kewell on the left next season
Good question with us having these wide players.
Me thinks if he is kept and there is no reason why not, he could be used as he was for Boro in an attacking midfielders role, in the center or off the striker. He has a better first touch than Garcia after all 
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Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:39 pmby stmichael
he still has a future here as he's got another two years on a contract. lets be fair, we've hardly seen him this year.
if you look at it, he's scored as many goals as kewell in a fraction of the the games.
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Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:54 pmby The_Rock
He still has a future here....Remember...he can play as a central midfielder and he can score goals too....so it will be foolish to get rid of him.
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Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:00 pmby GOAT
I say keep for at least another year, no harm could be done and we could benefit a lot. My views may change if we get this investment in though
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Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:06 pmby JC_81
Zenden's a good player I think, definitely worth keeping around in the squad imo.
He's lost a lot of pace since his days at Barce and this injury certainly won't have helped that, so as a left winger he's going to be limited (not to mention the competition there will be for left midfield next season).
But as a centre mid he could come in useful. Didi's not getting any younger and we could use another body to help out in the middle next season. When Gerrard's out we don't really have an attack-minded central midfielder apart from Zenden.
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Wed Mar 29, 2006 10:38 pmby Bad Bob
John Craig,
Good shout mate...
I can't see Bolo competing for the wide places next season but he could certainly still do a job in the centre of the park when we're missing one of the starters.
He'a a model professional and, like Didi, his experience and cool head would be welcome in tough games.
Glad to see he's not being rushed back too soon...