Aquilani is planning to be an Anfield ace

LIVERPOOL midfielder Alberto Aquilani has plans to become a Premier League ace after easing himself into English football by playing cards with his new team-mates.

After recovering from his long-term knee injury, Italy international Aquilani made an impressive Liverpool debut this week in the Carling Cup defeat at Arsenal following a trip south that included his introduction to the tradition of the card school.

“He’s tried to be involved, not only in the training sessions but off the pitch too,” said forward Dirk Kuyt.