Charles Itandje
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Itandje signed for Liverpool on 9th August, 2007. Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez brought him in as backup for current number one goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Benitez was forced to sign another goalkeeper after Jerzy Dudek left the club to join Real Madrid in July 2007, and Scott Carson was sent out on loan to Aston Villa for the duration of the 2007/2008 Premier League season.
Itandje made his first team debut for Liverpool in a Carling Cup match against Reading on September 25, Liverpool went on to win the game 2-4 thanks to an individual goal from Yossi Benayoun and a hat-trick from Fernando Torres. He got his second start for Liverpool in the Football League Cup tie against Cardiff.
Itandje played 1 further Carling Cup match against Chelsea in the Quarter Finals of the competition, Chelsea defeated Liverpool 2-0 at Stamford Bridge despite an excellent performance by Itandje.
Itandje made his FA Cup debut against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road in the 3rd round of the competition, the match ending in 1-1 draw, Itandje started once again in the 3rd round replay against Luton Town, Liverpool defeated Luton Town 5-0 thanks to a hat trick from Steven Gerrard as well as goals from Ryan Babel and Sami Hyppia.
| Liverpool F.C. – current squad |
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| 3 Finnan • 4 Hyypia • 5 Agger • 6 Riise • 7 Kewell • 8 Gerrard • 9 Torres • 10 Voronin • 11 Benayoun • 12 F. Aurelio • 14 Alonso • 15 Crouch • 16 Pennant • 17 Arbeloa • 18 Kuyt • 19 Babel • 20 Mascherano • 21 Lucas • 23 Carragher • 25 Reina • 30 Itandje • 33 Leto • 34 Spearing • 35 Putterill • 36 Flynn • 37 Skrtel • 39 Darby • 40 Martin • 42 El Zhar • 48 Insua • Manager: Benitez |
