Benitez will not leave Le Tallec face Reds

RAFAEL Benitez has refused permission for Anthony Le Tallec to play for Sunderland against Liverpool this month - in case the forward damages the Champions League qualification hopes of his parent club.

Fri, 05 Aug, 2005 - 01:00

Le Tallec, on loan at the Stadium of Light, looks set to lead Sunderland's attack after his first-team chances at Anfield were limited.

But he will not be allowed play against Liverpool away on August 20.

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Courts Soccer Place: Stadium of Light Place: Anfield Person: Benitez Person: Le Tallec Person: Rafael Benitez Person: Anthony le Tallec Event: Champions League Organisation: Reds Organisation: Sunderland Organisation: Liverpool

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