Aquilani keen to make Reds’ bow

ITALY international Alberto Aquilani is relishing the prospect of making his first-team debut Liverpool’s Carling Cup trip to Arsenal tonight.

The £20million (€22m) midfielder, who joined Liverpool from Roma in the summer, has spent the season so far recovering from an ankle operation.

Manager Rafael Benitez has included the 25-year-old in the squad for the fourth round clash at Emirates Stadium, although he has warned Aquilani may have to accept just a few minutes of action in north London.