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Liverpool's Andrea Dossena: Alberto Aquilani Is A 'Complete Midfielder'
Italian reckons Reds' midfield can be best in Europe...
13-Nov-2009 12:01:29 PM
Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena has hailed Alberto Aquilani as a "complete midfielder", and believes that the former Roma player can forge a strong partnership with Steven Gerrard.
The 25-year-old made his Premier League debut as a substitute during the club's 2-2 draw against Birmingham City at Anfield, though he was said to be in contention for a spot in the starting line-up.
"Potentially, Aquilani is a great player," Dossena said in the News of the World.
"He is only 25, he has yet to gain experience, especially at international level, but he is a tremendous talent.
"He is a complete midfielder who can do everything at both ends of the pitch - he can run, defend, make a hard tackle or score with his terrific shot from long distance.
"He and Gerrard together can give us the strongest midfield in the league, and one of the strongest at European level."
There are question marks concerning Aquilani's injury record, but Dossena is confident that his fellow countryman will prove the doubters wrong when his chance comes.
"Over the past two seasons he has played little football because of his injuries, but when he is fully fit he will prove his value," said the left-back.
"Give him just a little time to settle in England, on and off the pitch, and he will be a sensational player."
Adithya Ananth, Goal.com UK
The 25-year-old made his Premier League debut as a substitute during the club's 2-2 draw against Birmingham City at Anfield, though he was said to be in contention for a spot in the starting line-up.
"Potentially, Aquilani is a great player," Dossena said in the News of the World.
"He is only 25, he has yet to gain experience, especially at international level, but he is a tremendous talent.
"He is a complete midfielder who can do everything at both ends of the pitch - he can run, defend, make a hard tackle or score with his terrific shot from long distance.
"He and Gerrard together can give us the strongest midfield in the league, and one of the strongest at European level."
There are question marks concerning Aquilani's injury record, but Dossena is confident that his fellow countryman will prove the doubters wrong when his chance comes.
"Over the past two seasons he has played little football because of his injuries, but when he is fully fit he will prove his value," said the left-back.
"Give him just a little time to settle in England, on and off the pitch, and he will be a sensational player."
Adithya Ananth, Goal.com UK
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