Is Robbie Keane's career over at Liverpool?

Source The Sun

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article2170900.ece

ROBBIE KEANE’S Liverpool future hangs on a knife-edge after he boycotted the clash with Everton.

The £20million striker did not turn up at Anfield after being told French rookie David Ngog had replaced him on the bench.

Steven Gerrard hit Liverpool’s leveller in a 1-1 FA Cup fourth round draw.

And boss Rafa Benitez said: “We have a good squad and Keane was not selected.

"I have not seen him so I don’t know how he has reacted. But every player wants to be involved so I would expect he is not happy.

“Ngog scored twice for the reserves in their last match, so he was a good option. And we have Ryan Babel and Lucas who can play forward, so we were well covered.”

Keane has managed only seven goals since his summer move from Tottenham.

He has been substituted in all but one of his 16 Premier League starts and was hauled off yet again in the second half of last Monday’s 1-1 league draw against rivals Everton after another dismal display.

It looks like Benitez’s patience is running thin, although he did offer Keane a crumb of consolation.

Benitez added: “He’s working hard and, for me, the most important thing is if the players work hard for the team.”

Is Robbie Keane's career over at Liverpool after being left out of the FA Cup squad
and the striker failing to turn up at Anfield to watch his team mates play against Everton?

Is it the ultimate insult to dropped for a nobody called David Ngog who isnt good enough at this level?

Or has Benitez offered a crumb of comfort saying Keane works hard for him and thats the most important thing?