Alberto Aquilani is set to return early from his rehabilitation, and be a member of the squad to travel to Sunderland. It's rather fitting that fans hoping for a revelation get to journey to the ...

In the summer of 2009, on the eve of a £17m move to Anfield, football folk were queuing up to declare Alberto Aquilani's greatness. “He is a good passer, the final ball is good, and he also works.