Crouch wants talks with boss

Last updated : 07 May 2008 By Al Campbell
Although Crouch is happy at Liverpool, he has only started nine Premiership games this season. The striker wants to play regular first team football so wants talks with Rafa Benitez to see if he is part of his plans for the future or if he should move on.

"When all is said and done, I don't think I can have another season like this year where I've started nine Premier League games. Out of a 38-game league season, nine games is not the amount you want to be playing," said Crouch.

"I'll have to speak to the manager and see what his plans are. I need to see him and sort things out. I have to find out what he wants from me next season and whether or not I can continue with that. In some ways, I want to feel wanted.

"So I'd like to speak to the manager and the club before I commit to anything and know whether or not I'll be here next year."