This ain't looking good. I hope he's fit...
Midfielder Alberto Aquilani's medical later on Thursday could prove to be a pivotal point in his career and Liverpool's future.
Manager Rafael Benitez has identified the Italy international as the ideal replacement for Xabi Alonso, who completed his �30m move to Real Madrid yesterday.
Liverpool and Roma have already agreed a fee, believed to be in the region of �20m, but the 25-year-old must now pass the physical examination.
That will not be as straightforward as it might as the player, who made only 14 league appearances last season, has not played since Roma crashed out of the Champions League against Arsenal on March 11.
He underwent surgery on his right ankle in May but must prove he is over the injury if Liverpool are to justify spending two-thirds of their income from the Alonso deal.
Only 14 appearances last season!
This ain't looking good. I hope he's fit...
Midfielder Alberto Aquilani's medical later on Thursday could prove to be a pivotal point in his career and Liverpool's future.
Manager Rafael Benitez has identified the Italy international as the ideal replacement for Xabi Alonso, who completed his �30m move to Real Madrid yesterday.
Liverpool and Roma have already agreed a fee, believed to be in the region of �20m, but the 25-year-old must now pass the physical examination.
That will not be as straightforward as it might as the player, who made only 14 league appearances last season, has not played since Roma crashed out of the Champions League against Arsenal on March 11.
He underwent surgery on his right ankle in May but must prove he is over the injury if Liverpool are to justify spending two-thirds of their income from the Alonso deal.
Only 14 appearances last season!