Source: Daily_Mail
Shock Liverpool recall for Alberto Aquilani
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has challenged £20million misfitAlberto Aquilani by naming him in the squad to face Birmingham Citytoday.[LNB] Benitez's shock decision follows complaints by the 25-year-oldabout an ankle injury that has been checked by four different doctorsand kept him out of Thursday's 2-1 Europa League defeat at Benfica. [LNB]But Benitez is getting tougher with Aquilani, fearing the midfielder's absences are more mental than physical in origin. [LNB] Recalled: Alberton Aquilani will play against Birmingham[LNB]There were concerns that the Italian might need an operation. But the club's medical staff assessed him on Friday and Benitez has moved quickly to show the player he is ready to play a major part in the remainder of Liverpool's season. [LNB]Liverpool are yet to win a Premier League away game in 2010, and to retain hopes of a top-four spot they must win today. [LNB]Defender Jamie Carragher said: 'We need to think about three points from every game but because we're a little bit behind, even that might not be good enough. [LNB]'We know we've got our work cut out at Birmingham, though. We saw how difficult it was for Arsenal at St Andrew's last week and both Manchester United and Chelsea have only managed draws there.'[LNB] Aquilani injury woe could be all in the mind, hints Liverpool boss BenitezWhat the back pages say: Arsene Wenger attacked by France boss Raymond Domenech, Gianfranco Zola risks wrath of West Ham owners ALL THE WEEKEND BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM NEWSBruce vows not to make same mistakes that led to Liverpool defeat[LNB] [LNB]
