by Paul C » Mon Jun 26, 2006 2:16 pm
From The Echo:
MARK GONZALEZ will discover next week if he can begin his Liverpool career.
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez and chief executive Rick Parry will attend a hearing which determines if the Chile winger has been given a work permit.
A specially convened panel assembled by the department for education and employment will decide the case.
If Gonzalez gets the go-ahead, he can begin pre-season training with the rest of the squad.
The hearing takes place on Wednesday, July 5.
Meanwhile, Liverpool and Seville have reached stalemate in negotiations for Brazilian winger Daniel Alves.
Talks were set to continue today as Benitez decides whether to call off his pursuit of the right winger.
Steven Gerrard believes Wayne Rooney's return to fitness can fireEngland to World Cup glory.
"It will be crucial for the team if he keeps getting fitter and fitter," claimed Gerrard.
"If he gets a goal for his confidence as well I'm surehe can lead us all the way."
Portugal will be without the suspended Deco and Costinha for the clash next Saturday.