Aurelio hopes for title boost
18 Jul 2008 - 10:05:22
Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio believes the three new players brought in this summer can help the Reds reach their goal of winning the Premier League title.
Rafael Benitez has bolstered his ranks with the captures of goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri and full-backs Philipp Degen and Andrea Dossena since the last campaign closed.
The Reds continue to be linked with major moves for Aston Villa skipper Gareth Barry and Spurs striker Robbie Keane and Aurelio believes an improvement on last year's fourth-placed finish is on the cards.
"We know Liverpool have waited far too long to win the Premier League and so that must be our aim when the season gets under way," he told the club's official website.
"It's really important that we make a winning start and with the players we have signed and the possibility of others coming in too, we will be near the top and hopefully we will be there at the end fighting for the title."
Meanwhile, Aurelio has vowed to fight for his left-back berth following the arrival of competition in the shape of Italy international Dossena.
"Big teams always have players with great talent and at a club like Liverpool you have to have good options for the coach and for the team," he continued.
"I hope he proves to be a good signing for us and help us to win things this season. I am happy to fight for my place because I know we are all fighting to reach the same objective.
"That is why we all wish the new lads all the best for a good future with the club. Hopefully they can help us to improve."