Aquilani edges closer to full fitness

Wednesday, 14th October 2009 · Share on Facebook

Alberto Aquilani edged closer to his Liverpool debut after he kicked a ball for the first time in six months following an ankle injury.

Rafa Benitez last week revealed that the Italian was making good progress but will not be rushed into first-team football.

The 25-year-old has started kicking a ball and practising his passing and shooting in the past week.

Aquilani, who came in as Xabi Alonso’s replacement, will not make his debut in a crucial game against Manchester United on October 25th.

The former Roma midfielder might play a part against Sunderland at home next weekend in a reserves clash to get his first taste of English football.

However, it is most likely that Aquilani will feature against Arsenal in the Carling Cup fourth round clash at the Emirates on October 28th.

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liverpool master from Maine, United States says:

does this means his ready for united game I hope ans scored a hit rick

myassistight from Karnataka, India says:

hope aqua plays against man utd

tcn from New York, United States says:

“…will not make his debut in a crucial game against Manchester United on October 25th” :(

Aiden Sc from Sumatera Utara, Indonesia says:

i hope he can make best debut…. and because him, we can get title