Source: Daily_Mail
Lucas happy to make way as £20m man Aquilani is set to start for Liverpool
Liverpool midfielder Lucas is ready to take one for the team when Alberto Aquilani is handed his first start.[LNB]Italian Aquilani, a £20million summer signing from Roma, has been used sparingly since recovering from ankle surgery but is set to feature against Fiorentina in Wednesday's dead rubber Champions League clash.[LNB]Reds boss Rafa Benitez looks likely to play Aquilani in front of Javier Mascherano with Lucas expected to make way.[LNB] One in one out: Aquilani has his chance - but it could be bad news for Lucas (right)[LNB]But the Brazilian said: 'It's exciting that Alberto is going to get his first chance and we're all looking forward to it. We will give him all the support and respect he needs. [LNB]'Hopefully he will do a really good job for us. When you have been out for a long time injured, it takes a while for you to get your rhythm back.[LNB]'But it's easy to see in training that he's got quality on the ball and we hope he's going to help us.'[LNB]He added in the Daily Mirror: 'People will make comparisons between him and Xabi Alonso, but he is a different player to Xabi. He is more attacking and we can all see that he is going to play in a more advanced role. [LNB]'He is going to need some time to settle and we will do everything to make that happen quickly.'[LNB] Alberto Aquilani: Will Rafa finally let his saviour loose at Liverpool?Liverpool set to tie up deal for Icelandic teen Kristjan Gauti EmilssonBenitez insists it's good to talk as Mascherano discusses new dealBlackburn Rovers 0 Liverpool 0: Wake up and smell the Europa, RafaBlackburn 0 Liverpool 0: Gerrard has nothing to celebrate in 500th gameLIVERPOOL FC
