Crouch available for next 2 games

[mick the click]

I'd much rather Tommy Smith or Souey be available for the next 2 games.

They'd put the show boating ponies to bed in the first 2 mins.

[Joe Le Toff]

I think he'll start at least one of the games, most likely the mancs.

Agreed, i cant see him starting against Barca or even coming on as a sub tbh, its just not the game for him IMO.

[Morph]

From the offal:

Rafael Benitez has revealed that Peter Crouch will delay an operation on his nose to be available for selection for the big matches against Manchester United and Barcelona.
The Reds' striker had to be carried off the field after breaking his nose during the 4-0 win over Sheffield United last Saturday, but the England international is prepared to play through the pain barrier for the team cause in the two most important matches of the season so far.

"Crouch has delayed an operation on his nose and he will be available for these two games," revealed Benitez.

"It's good that all of the players want to be involved in these kind of matches and after them he will be out for around 10 to 12 days."

[Los Rojos]

I think he'll start at least one of the games, most likely the mancs.

I'm not sure. I guess it all depends on how Rafa is going to approach the Barca game - i.e. attacking formation or slightly defensive hoping to catch Barca on the break.