Kewell close to return

Last updated : 23 March 2007 By Al Campbell
The Austrailian international hasn't played for Liverpool since the FA Cup final last May after picking up an injury playing for his country in the World Cup. However, the winger should be ready to return in the next couple of weeks.

"Harry is getting closer all the time. He's had a long injury so we have to manage the situation properly, but he is almost ready," said Rafael Benitez.

"At the moment he can take part in parts of the training sessions, such as the warm-ups or when we work on passages of play, and he's probably ten days or so away from being able to take a full part.

"I would think he will be ready to play football for us within the next two to three weeks. If he is fit then of course we can use him. It will be good for us and for him."