Benayoun: Wants more game time
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Yossi hints at Anfield departure
Out-of-favour Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun has stated that he is prepared to leave Anfield in order to find regular first-team football.
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Benayoun has had a frustrating time this season and has had to make do with a place on the bench, starting just two of the last 10 games.
The Israeli signed from West Ham in the summer of 2007 and recorded an impressive 11 goals and 10 assists in his first season at the club.
The midfielder is currently away on international duty, where he is preparing to face the Ivory Coast, but he admits he has thought about a move away from Anfield.
He told The Sun: "The fact that I'm not involved and always come on as a sub tells you something. Even if it's Liverpool, if I don't get to play in the next few months I will not want to be here.
"I enjoy my time in England but maybe it is time to learn a new language, maybe Italian, French or Russian.
"When I came here it wasn't so I could tell everyone, 'Hey I play for Liverpool'.
"My purpose was to prove myself, and in the first year I think I did. I understand that I am at one of the biggest clubs in the world and that this year there are better players."
One of Benayoun's rare starts came in the 2-1 win over rivals Manchester United at Anfield but the 28-year-old found himself back on the bench for the following game.
"After our win over Manchester United I lost my place. Everyone wants to play and it is no fun sitting on the bench or playing just a few minutes.
"I'm part of the rotation but I hope in the next few months it will change."
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HUSH (Liverpool fan)
"Ummmm anyone feel that Valencia may be top of rafas january list?"
kanbi1891 (Liverpool fan)
"I never thought he was good enough to play for liverpool. sad to say time has proved me right. I don't want him to leave as I think he is useful as an impact sub in the mould of Louis Garcia. saying that Garcia was far better and scored crucial goals. "
slabbi (Liverpool fan)
"Good riddance Yossi! We may actually get a consistant and decent attacking midfielder. You aren't even man enough to admit you don't deserve a 1st team place."
Mintorres (Liverpool fan)
"not simao but quaresma ;) hahaha"
threadonaspool (Liverpool fan)
"Oh no please dont go. Your the braun of our midfield. See you later! You have found your limit at Anfield. A squad player at best. YNWA!!"
red09 (Liverpool fan)
"as much as i understand the frustration, i am disappointed with him. wash the dirty laundry in private please......"
razaldo (Manchester United fan)
"would be a shrewd investmwnt for arsenal, 6-7m would get him."
DonTommaso (Liverpool fan)
"I never hear Manure or Chelski“s squad players whine. Good riddance to whine when the team is playing well, please go to Everton, you clearly dont belong with the big boys."
jcosker (Liverpool fan)
"If he wants 1st team football then he can't expect to compete for trophies. He will either be a good player on a mediocre team or a squad player on a good team. He just penciled his name on the transfer list though by talking to the press (the Sun especially moron) instead of to Rafa. If he has already spoken to Rafa and this is his next move then he has already made up his mind about moving. We should get at least what we spent on him. Hopefully that opens up more opportunities for El Zhar and Babel who deserve them. I don't Rafa goes for Simao since he is 29 and tied down to Atletico just recently."
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