Houllier: Owen needed a rest
Last updated : 03 February 2003 By Chris Maxwell
Owen was replaced by Czech international Milan Baros - who made the most of his opportunity by scoring Liverpool's first goal. Owen has struggled to find his best form this season but Houllier has revealed that the decision to favour Baros was not based on form.
Houllier said: "We have a big schedule of matches and Michael has been playing a lot of games. Since he came back from injury against Sheffield United he played four games in 11 days, including one that lasted 120 minutes. I thought it was the right time to give him a rest. There is no fall-out with Michael Owen."
