[lfc-news] Reds to tour Japan - Echo

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Liverpool Echo, 20 May 2005
Reds to tour Japan
EXCLUSIVE by Chris Bascombe, Liverpool Echo

LIVERPOOL have announced plans to tour Japan as part of this summer's
pre-season preparations.

The Reds are heading to the Far East for a five-day tour on July 25
before playing two fixtures against J- League opponents.

It's the club's first visit to Japan since their two World Club
Championship fixtures in Tokyo in 1983 and 1984.

Rafa Benitez's side will face Shimizu S-Pulse on July 27 in the
Nihondaira Stadium, Hamamatzu.

One the strongest teams in the J-League, Shimizu used to be managed by
Ossie Ardiles.

What is sure to be a new look squad will then face Kashima Antlers at
the Kashima Stadium on July 30, before returning to England a day later.

Kashima is 100km north of Tokyo. Other pre-season dates are still to be
confirmed, although the Reds won't be involved in the Amsterdam
tournament this season.

Benitez is planning a two week stay at a training camp in Switzerland
shortly after his players return on June 27.

Meanwhile, Liverpool's reported interest in Southampton's Peter Crouch
hinges on how successful they are in luring their number one target,
Dirk Kuyt to Anfield.

The 24-year-old who's scored 46 goals in 67 appearances for Feyenoord,
including two against Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven last weekend.

Benitez wants the classy Dutchman to join the Reds, although the fee is
currently the sticking point in his plans.

If Liverpool are priced out of the move, they may turn their attention
to Crouch, who's shown impressive form despite Southampton's relegation.

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