Source: SKY_Sports
De Rossi fears Aquilani exit
Daniele De Rossi admits it would be a major loss for Roma if Alberto Aquilani joins Liverpool, although he also recognises that it would be a good move for the midfielder.
The Reds are reportedly interested in signing Aquilani, with Xabi Alonso seemingly set to leave Anfield for Real Madrid after submitting a transfer request earlier in the week.
De Rossi is aware of the rumours and fears a switch could go ahead that would leave Roma with a weakened midfield.
However, De Rossi understands why his team-mate might be tempted to go to Liverpool and feels he would be able to improve at Anfield.
"I don't know the details and I don't know if the deal is real," said De Rossi.
"If it's as it's written in the papers, we will lose a great player.
"His many injuries have maybe meant that he's been forgotten about a bit, but I am sure that if he leaves we will regret it.
"He's a footballer with exceptional skill and above all he grew up in Roma's academy and has a love for this shirt that you cannot buy.
"But if you think about his career I think it would be a good opportunity, he would grow a lot by being close to the best midfielder in the world - Steven Gerrard."
