Aurelio injury blow for Reds

Fabio Aurelio is unlikely to be fit in time for the start of the Premier League season, according to Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez.

The 27-year-old Brazilian left-back ruptured his Achilles tendon during a Champions League tie against Dutch outfit PSV Eindhoven in April.

Benitez told the club’s website www.liverpoolfc.tv: “Fabio isn’t fit. It could be another month before he recovers. We knew it would be a long time when he got injured.

“He is improving, but it is not easy when you have this kind of injury.”

Aurelio joined Liverpool from Valencia last summer on a free transfer and made 25 appearances last season.