Alberto Aquilani last night claimed Liverpool were robbed of a dramatic stoppage time penalty after Arsenal's kids stormed into the Carling Cup quarter finals for the seventh year running.
Liverpool's £20m signing says his spectacular overhead kick was handled by Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos and insisted referee Alan Wiley denied him a clear spot kick on his debut as a 77th minute substitute.
Kop boss Rafa Benitez said: "Aquilani said it was a penalty and they did on TV. But you can't change the situation so we have to carry on.
"The worst thing was the defeat and the result but here were positives - passion, character, quality and Aquilani was one of these players.
"He needs to improve the fitness but he can pass in the final third and make a difference to us."
Benitez also revealed that captain Steven Gerrard has suffered a setback in his battle to be fit after a groin injury and may now miss Saturday's trip to Fulham.
Liverpool's £20m signing says his spectacular overhead kick was handled by Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos and insisted referee Alan Wiley denied him a clear spot kick on his debut as a 77th minute substitute.
Kop boss Rafa Benitez said: "Aquilani said it was a penalty and they did on TV. But you can't change the situation so we have to carry on.
"The worst thing was the defeat and the result but here were positives - passion, character, quality and Aquilani was one of these players.
"He needs to improve the fitness but he can pass in the final third and make a difference to us."
Benitez also revealed that captain Steven Gerrard has suffered a setback in his battle to be fit after a groin injury and may now miss Saturday's trip to Fulham.
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