Finnan may play

Last updated : 01 August 2003 By Kevin Smith
The Irish defender has been recovering from a hernia operation, but Gerard Houllier wants to ease him back into action gently.

"It is too early to say whether Steve will play, and if he makes it against Ajax it will only be on the bench," said the Liverpool boss.

"He hasn't played since the end of last season but over the next three games I'm hoping he'll play 90 minutes and that will push him along nicely."

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