The recent influx of new faces at Liverpool this summer has simultaneously served to reignite optimism amongst the club’s fans and place doubts over the futures of several members of the playing personnel.
Among the players rumoured to have the Anfield axe hanging above his head is forgotten man Alberto Aquilani. Aquilani, a marquee signing two summers ago, has returned to Merseyside after Juventus failed to stump up the fee needed to turn his loan deal into a permanent one.
The player’s agent Franco Zavaglia has dampened speculation that his client will be the next player to follow Paul Konchesky out of the club. Speaking to milannews.it, he said: “The possibility of seeing Alberto back in the Italian championship is very small at the moment. At the moment I believe Aquilani will be wearing the Liverpool shirt next season.”
The former Roma man featured in both of Liverpool’s pre-season friendlies last week, and turned in a particularly noteworthy performance in the second half of the side’s 6-3 win over a Malaysian All-Star XI on Saturday. Indeed his display was deemed to be so impressive that it prompted a complimentary tweet from club owner John W. Henry, who said: “One missing link last year: Acquilani. Put the ball near Ngog and the goal and it’s going in. Too much talk of them somewhere else.”
Whilst pre-season friendlies against vastly inferior opposition are seldom the barometer of a team or player’s quality, Aquilani’s contributions sought to reassure the club’s management of his undoubted ability and class. Many, including the player himself, will be hoping that these recent performances and Henry’s ringing endorsement will prove to be catalysts for a revival in his Anfield fortunes.
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I 100% agree. I could never understand how people wrote him off.
Looking around at the polls, most Reds fans would be happy to have Alberto as part of our team. To provide so many assists in the top league, coming down the home stretch, It was amazing to watch.
Lest we forget, he has a few starts for the Italian national side – not an easy gig!
I can already see Alberto linking up with Carrol, Suarez, gerrard, Dirk and others. Hopefully Kenny has this vision too!
Totally agree! It’s abundantly clear Aqua has heaps of ability! He just was judged too soon when he first came (because he was injured) and Roy Hodgson didn’t even give him a look!
I’m hoping he gets a good go this coming season! He’s going to show all doubters the reason why he’s an Italian international!
GENUINE PLAYER .WILL SEE HIM AT ANFIELD AND THE MOST INTELLIGENT PLAYERS WE HAVE .
If Liverpool sell Aquilani this club doesn’t deserve to win anything.
Who do you think you are dumbass!!!
no player is bigger than the club especially if that club is LIVERPOOL
He will do a lot better than some of the British midfielders that Kenny has recently signed.
if kenny sell him, i’ll not watch a single match of liverpool come next season.
It’s nice to see some of our fans still recognise talent.
Aquilani is the most intelligent player we have, and our team should be built around him. His short passing, long passing and his tactical understanding and great game intelligence is what sets him apart. He’s come through a season away on loan unscathed and we now need to use him. Especially with the more technically gifted players we have now.
If everyone is available my team would be
Gk Reina
Rb Johnson
Cd Skyrtl
Cd Agger
Lb New left back
Dm Lucas
Dm/Am Aquilani
R am Suarez
C am Gerrard
L am Donwing
St Kuyt
The other players including Carroll need to earn their places.