Aurelio on brink of return

Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio is in contention to return in this weekend's Barclays Premier League clash against West Ham.The Brazilian left-back stepped up his comeback from injury with a 75-minute run-out for the reserves last night.Aurelio has not played for the first team since August 26 due to Achilles and groin problems but has now declared himself fit.The 31-year-old told the club's website, www.liverpoolfc.tv: "I have been training well and I was in the squad for the Stoke game but didn't make the bench. Hopefully I can play on Saturday."It has been frustrating not to play but I have been working hard and kept my confidence up."