Alonso fears missing another cup final

LIVERPOOL midfielder Xabi Alonso fears a repeat of his Cardiff nightmare as he prepares for a decision on his FA Cup final prospects.

Alonso was taken off on a stretcher with an ankle injury after 38 minutes of Sunday’s 3-1 win at Portsmouth.

To the Spaniard’s relief, a scan confirmed no serious damage, but Alonso has yet to resume training and the clock is ticking towards Saturday’s showdown with West Ham.