Benitez: We must be patient with Aquilani

Liverpool fans may be pinning their hopes on Alberto Aquilani leading a revival in the Reds’ fortunes, but there is no chance of the Italian midfielder being ready to face Manchester United on Sunday.

Liverpool head into the match at Anfield having lost their last four games - their worst run for 22 years – and with injuries to key players Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres.