Last Updated: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:28
Liverpool have been rocked by the news defender Fabio Aurelio could be out for six months after he picked up a knee injury in Brazil.
Reports say the full-back injured his knee while playing football with his family back in his home country and he could be ruled out until the end of the year.
The news is a major blow to boss Rafa Benitez ahead of the new season as the injury-prone 29-year-old had finally established himself as first-choice left-back at Anfield last term.
Aurelio's injury means Andrea Dossena could now stay at the club and compete with Emiliano Insua for a first-team place, although the expected arrival of French youngster Chris Mavinga will also add to Benitez's options in the new campaign.
Have you an opinion on this story? Put your money where your mouth is and claim a free £25 bet.
