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Vol. 5 Num 1009 Tue. April 03, 2007  
   
Sports


Bellamy boost for Liverpool


Liverpool received a boost ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal tie against PSV Eindhoven with striker Craig Bellamy given the all clear to travel with the squad.

Bellamy missed Liverpool's win over Arsenal at the weekend, having picked up ankle and rib injuries playing for Wales last week.

"I got a really hefty knock from the San Marino 'keeper last week in Cardiff," said Bellamy.

"It still hurts now when I breath but I really hope I will be fit to play against PSV. This European run is so important to me. I really want to be involved in what is the best level I have played at during my career."

Liverpool will monitor Bellamy before deciding Tuesday whether he will figure against PSV.

Manager Rafael Benitez has no other injury problems with skipper Steven Gerrard, taken off against Arsenal due to tiredness, also in the party.

Steve Finnan and Sami Hyypia, rested on Saturday, were also in the squad. Mohamed Sissoko is suspended for the first leg.