Rafa confirms Aquilani start

Rafael Benitez today confirmed Alberto Aquilani will make his first Liverpool start in Wednesday's Champions League clash with Fiorentina at Anfield.

An ankle injury has meant the Italy international has been restricted to just three cameo appearances since his summer arrival from Roma.

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Aquilani set for full debut

Rafael Benitez has revealed that Alberto Aquilani could make his long-awaited first start for Liverpool against Fiorentina on Wednesday night.The Italian was once again an unused substitute in the goalless draw with Blackburn Rovers and the Reds boss admitted he was reluctant to use his new number 4 in such a keenly ( Read more... )

Aquilani set for Anfield bow against Birmingham on Monday night

Liverpool fans will finally get the chance tomorrow to welcome £20million Alberto Aquilani to Anfield.

The Italy international, signed in August, has been recovering from a knee operation since.
Now, having also overcome a recent virus problem, the 25-year-old seems certain to make his ( Read more... )

 Rafa Benitez will be without both Glen Johnsonand Steven Gerrard for this weekend's trip to Fulham - though the Liverpool manager is hopeful Fernando Torres can again lead the line up front.

Gerrard has failed to recover from a groin injury sustained earlier this month on international duty, while Johnson suffered a small tear in his calf this week ( Read more... )

Alberto Aquilani prepares to repair cracks left by Xabi Alonso's exit

Alberto Aquilani is likely to make his Liverpool debut during the Carling Cup tie with Arsenal - and has a hard act to follow


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Alberto Aquilani admits the 'incredible' atmosphere generated by Liverpool fans in Sunday's triumph over Manchester United has increased his desire to run out in front of the Kop.

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Alberto Aquilani made his Liverpool debut as the Reds' reserves secured their fifth successive victory with a 2-0 win over Sunderland at Prenton Park.

The Italy midfielder acquired his first taste of English football with a promising 15 minute run out at the end of the second period.

Dani Pacheco gave Liverpool a richly deserved lead with a ( Read more... )

Aquilani has been sidelined by an ankle injury since joining the Reds from AS Roma during pre-season but as these snaps show, he's now well on the road to recovery.

Manager Rafael Benitez hasn't yet set a date for the midfielder's Liverpool debut, but no doubt he will have been delighted to see the 25-year old out on the training pitch along ( Read more... )

Liverpool's Alberto Aquilani is expected to be ready to launch his Premier League career at Sunderland on 17 October.

The Italian's start date is in line with the expectations of manager Rafael Benitez, who warned the Italian might need two months to recover from ankle surgery. The player is desperately needed to add guile to the Liverpool team, ( Read more... )

Torres signs new Anfield deal

Fernando Torres has put pen to paper on a new and improved contract at Anfield.
The 25-year old striker agreed the terms of the deal back in May and has now completed the formalities of signing the new contract.

Torres was already tied to Anfield for the next four seasons after signing a six-year deal in 2007.

This new ( Read more... )