Source: Daily_Mail
Fiorentina 2 Liverpool 0: Rafa's men humbled by Stevan Jovetic's renaissance
Liverpool's Champions League hopes took a blow as Fiorentina claimed an impressive victory in a delirious Stadio Artemio Franchi.[LNB]This was their first away defeat in Europe since the semi-final defeat at Chelsea in April 2008, and only their ninth away reverse in 38 attempts in the competition under boss Rafael Benitez.[LNB]Montenegro international Stevan Jovetic did the damage with a quick-fire double inside 10 first-half minutes.[LNB]Liverpool had no answer to the 19-year-old's drive and pace, and they did not manage a shot on target in a disappointing first period and although they fought back after the break, Fiorentina were not going to let a prized victory escape their grasp.[LNB] Two good: Jovetic strikes his second of the evening past a stranded Pepe Reina[LNB]Benitez's response to the loss of Javier Mascherano with a hamstringinjury was to recall Brazilian defender Fabio Aurelio to his side.[LNB]Aurelio has had only a Carling Cup run-out against Leeds after asummer knee operation, and he was be used in a midfield role againstthe Italians, who are fourth in Serie A.[LNB]Otherwise it was the same Liverpool side that beat Debrecen in the first group match.[LNB]Aurelio was used in a holding midfield role to allow Steven Gerrard to continue his advanced role supporting Fernando Torres.[LNB] Fiorentina v Liverpool: How the action unfoldedTom Hicks and George Gillett open door to fresh investors at LiverpoolKuyt is so good he could even play in defence, claims Liverpool boss BenitezLIVERPOOL FC
