Babel out of Euro 2008

[Cardie]

Torn ankle ligaments

[Woo]

Gutted for him. Will he back for pre season though?

[Xabi D]

Oh shit.

[hamstrung]

How long is he out for?

[coop]

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) -Netherlands winger Ryan Babel is out of the European Championship after injuring his ankle in training on Saturday morning.

 

Babel tore ankle ligaments and a scan showed that the injury will sideline the 21-year-old player for several weeks, the Dutch soccer association said.

 

Coach Marco van Basten did not immediately announce a replacement.

 

The injury came a day before the Netherlands plays Wales in its last friendly match before the European Championship.

 

Van Basten's team plays world champion Italy on June 9 in Berne to open its Euro 2008 campaign. It also plays World Cup runner up France and Romania in what is considered the toughest qualifying group at the tournament.

[Xabi D]

Devasting news for the boy, only ever seems to happen to our players this kind of soul destroying injury just before a major tournament.

[Thants]

Right, I'm giving up betting.

[AndMjaa]

Poor lad, let's hope he'll be fit and ready when our season starts in August.

[Guest PaddyBerger15]

Torn ligaments could easily see him miss 2-3 months and see him out for the start of next season....depends on the extent of the damage.

[Section_31]

For fuck's sake! Was looking forward to watching him this summer, looks like It's gonna be a Torres fest in my house.

Hope he's better for the new season.

Internationals really are a fucking jinx.

[Crazyhorse7778]

I was really looking forward to watching him this summer, more than any other player. It could have done wonders for his confidence. Anyway, fingers crossed it's not too serious and he will be ok for the start of next season.

[Monster Masch]

Really lacking Liverpool players this tournament. Can't watch Ireland.. Watch them.

[rebel23]

oh bugger, doubt he'll be back for the start of the season

[Unrighteous]

Fuck a duck. Fucking International Fucking Piece of Shit Fucking Touraments Always Fucking Trying to Fucking Kill our Motherfucking Chances of Fucking fuck fuck fuck fuckfuck.

[Malarkey]

He'll be back by the end of July.

[snez1]

Poor kid, hope he gets well soon. Was really looking forward to seeing him out there too.

[philyhamann]

Thats horrible, bad few months for Babel.

[RedBrian84]

Gutted for the lad; was certain that he'd have a blinder this tournament as well. Hope he recovers quickly, not just for us but for him, he must be devastated to miss such a big tournament.

 

That's fucked up one of my Euro 2008 fantasy team selections anyway....

[The Chief]

Shit I'm really gutted for him, but, hey, as long as he's fit for us next season! He'll be raring to go as well.

 

How many LFC players are actually there?

 

Kuyt and Torres, is that it?

[CWD82]

Watch us go out and pay whatever Espanyol want for Riera now.

 

Gutted for Babel. Not sure if he would have started but he would have been some impact player for them.

 

Hopefully he can have a nice rest and be back for pre season

[CWD82]

Shit I'm really gutted for him, but, hey, as long as he's fit for us next season! He'll be raring to go as well.

 

How many LFC players are actually there?

 

Kuyt and Torres, is that it?

 

Xabi Alonso, Arbeloa, Reina

[Dirk]

Not having loads of Liverpool players at Euro 2008 is a good thing not a bad thing.

[StevieH]

Not having loads of Liverpool players at Euro 2008 is a good thing not a bad thing.

 

Exactly. Wrap them up in cotton wool and lets hit the ground running next season.

[G Richards]

Feel sorry for Babel. Hopefully he can get fit for the start of next season and take his frustration out on Prem defences.

[Shifty]

Xabi Alonso, Arbeloa, Reina

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