Why I am delighted to see this talented Brazilian return
Written by Simos Sakkas
Tuesday, 03 August 2010
It’s safe to say hearing that Fabio Aurelio couldn’t come to an
agreement on extending his contract with Liverpool
back towards the end of last season disappointed most of us reds fans.
The only thing that prevented Fabio from being a key member of the first
team squad was his persistent injury problems (unlucky injuries at the
time of his previous call ups to the Brazil squad has also
prevented him making his first senior appearance). With him being out
injured so regularly last season, we got used to him not being around
and maybe even began to take his ability for granted.
His departure from the club in May left me feeling gutted because it
was one of those situations where you knew the player wasn’t being let
go due to lack of ability, similar to when Peter Crouch left for regular
first team football in 2008. Fast-forward to last Saturday with the
news that Liverpool had re-signed Fabio Aurelio on a two-year
contract and I would imagine that the majority of us were happy to have
him back. The timing was great too as just a few days earlier we learned
that Luke Young’s
transfer from Aston Villa had fallen through and it meant that we were
heading into the new season still without a first team left back at the
club.
Kenny Dalglish has expressed a hope that Fernando Torres stays at
Anfield and is sure the forward will be impressed once he hears Roy
Hodgson's plans for the club.
Dalglish also believes the club and city of Liverpool are factors
that will help keep the World Cup winner.
"When Torres sees that and talks with Roy I'm sure he'll give us good
news," he said.
"I hope Torres stays. Only Fernando knows what is going to do.
Unfortunately for him he is injured but he is a fantastic player and is
very happy around the club and the city."
Dalglish also believes recent additions to the squad plus those who
have given pledges to stay will also be crucial.
He added: "The fact that Stevie is staying will be a great help and
players like Joe Cole, Milan Jovanovic, Jonjo Shelvey and Danny Wilson
means there is buying for present and the future.
