Source: Liverpool_Echo
Returning Liverpool FC star Fabio Aurelio hoping injury hell is over
THE Carling Cup may lie a distant fourth in Liverpool's list of priorities but as far as Fabio Aurelio is concerned all that glitters is gold.[LNB]The Brazilian is set to make his first start of the season when the Reds face Leeds United in a mouth-watering third-round clash at Elland Road tonight.[LNB]Aurelio missed all of pre-season and the opening five matches of the campaign after injuring his knee while back home in South America this summer.[LNB]But the 29-year-old has battled his way back to fitness and after brief substitute appearances against Debrecen and West Ham he is relishing the chance to get 90 minutes under his belt.[LNB]Aurelio knows the Carling Cup offers an opportunity for those currently on the fringes to stake a claim for a place in Rafa Benitez's first choice line up.[LNB]And the left-back is determined to ensure the Reds enjoy an extended run in this season's competition.[LNB]'I'm really happy to be back playing and to be part of the squad for matches again is great,' he said.[LNB]'I hope to start at Leeds and I'm sure there will be opportunities in this game for players who haven't been used in Premier League games much recently.[LNB]'Every opportunity you get you need to show something to the boss and I have to take this chance. Hopefully I can do my job and help us get through.[LNB]'We want to progress in every competition we're involved in. The Carling Cup offers a possibility for us to win a trophy and we can't allow that chance to pass easily.[LNB]'It might not be the most prestigious competition but it's still very important to us and we want to go all the way.'
