Fowler gets the nod

Last updated : 25 October 2006 By Al Campbell
Fowler has been left out of the Liverpool squad since the derby defeat to Everton six weeks ago. However, Rafael Benitez says the striker will play in tonight's Carling Cup third round game with Reading.

"Robbie will play," confirmed the Liverpool manager.

"We will be using our whole squad. Maybe it will be a combination of senior professionals and some young players.

"You know our idea from previous years. We do take the competition seriously, but it's clear we must be careful when we decide who plays.

"People still talk about changes in the team, but look at the situation we have with a player like Steve Finnan.

"He has already played nearly 20 games this season. For some clubs, that's virtually half a season.

"It's clear that's not a good situation for the player or the club."

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