Facing Real Madrid and Manchester United is just Fab for Liverpool defender Aurelio

09 March 2009 15:05
Eyes on the prize: Aurelio is focused[LNB]Fabio Aurelio insists the Liverpool [LNB]players are relishing the most important week of their season and believes they will thrive under the pressure of  the next six days.   [LNB]The Reds face Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday, leading 1-0 from the first leg in Spain, before making the short trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday.   [LNB]If it all goes wrong for Liverpool and they lose both matches, Rafa Benitez's side can kiss goodbye to any remaining hopes of silverware this term.[LNB] But defender Aurelio believes his team-mates can deal with the scrutiny and he argues that  Benitez's men should look forward to such big games to prove they are one of  Europe's top sides.   [LNB]He said: 'We want to be in this kind of situation with the opportunity to get to the quarter-finals of the Champions League and come back in the Premier League.  [LNB] 'We know these games can dictate the future of Liverpool's campaign but we are  prepared for that and we want to be facing this kind of challenge.   [LNB]'Liverpool is a big club and we expect to have to deal with the press and the  challenge but we are prepared for that.    [LNB]'We are focused on what we have to do and we are now just waiting for the games.'  [LNB] Liverpool to leave it late before deciding on Torres as Rafa faces taking on Real without key trio[LNB]Where have all the quality right-backs gone in the Premier League?[LNB]I don't give a damn about Liverpool! Voronin rules out Anfield return[LNB]Patience is a virtue for Cannavaro as Madrid search for vital goal at Anfield[LNB]LIVERPOOL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB][LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail