Ryan: Interview in The Sun is misrepresenting
The Dutch international featured in the newspaper The Sun ahead of the away clash with Debrecen in the CL - but Ryan emphazises that the quotes were misrepresented from an old interview in Holland.
Babel told Liverpoolfc.tv: "I was very disappointed when it came out because I never gave an interview here in England - I never gave an interview to The Sun. I did give an interview in Holland a month ago when I was with the national team, and I think they took some bits out of it and added some of their own opinions. They wrote that I'd talked about other players - but I would never talk about players like that. The funniest thing was them publishing that I'm not friends with Dirk Kuyt. Come on! Dirk will tell you how our relationship is. It has to be made clear. Who published this? The Sun - I wouldn't talk to The Sun."
Babel has spoken with Rafa Benitez and some of his teammates about the quotes.
He added: "I am very happy that the boss made it clear straight away that he had confidence in me and believed that I didn't do the interview. I hope people understand. It is easy to read papers and believe it's true, and so I was disappointed with the situation and the fact it was published on the day of a very important game. I have spoken to a few of my teammates and they were clear that it was The Sun and so it was nothing."
Babel is determined to stay and fight for his place at Anfield during a crucial World Cup year.
He said: "I was disappointed with the injury (against Man City) because I'd been given another start and had to leave the pitch after 20 minutes. I have to keep working hard and I'm not at the point yet where I've shown what I can do."
See the whole story and interview at LFC TV here
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