Steve McManaman has warned Liverpool not to heap pressure on Roberto Aquilani to be the club’s saviour.
Aquilani has yet to play for the Reds after an operation on his right ankle in May.
But Liverpool legend McManaman fears too much pressure is already being placed on the 25-year-old Italian to rescue the club’s season.
He said: “We have to be careful here. Every single Liverpool fan hopes Aquiliani will be the answer and he’s got a good reputation. But he’s been injured a long time.
“Everybody wants him to hit the ground running and be fantastic from day one, which is going to be very difficult for the lad.
“He’s only young. Let’s hope he is the wonderful player we all want him to be. But I don’t think we should put undue pressure on him.
“Any foreign player coming into this country deserves a little time to gel with their teammates and get used to the new style of football. It’s such a tough and aggressive league.
“Liverpool have lost a fantastic player in Alonso. I was disappointed to see him go and he won’t be easy to replace.”
Aquilani has yet to play for the Reds after an operation on his right ankle in May.
But Liverpool legend McManaman fears too much pressure is already being placed on the 25-year-old Italian to rescue the club’s season.
He said: “We have to be careful here. Every single Liverpool fan hopes Aquiliani will be the answer and he’s got a good reputation. But he’s been injured a long time.
“Everybody wants him to hit the ground running and be fantastic from day one, which is going to be very difficult for the lad.
“He’s only young. Let’s hope he is the wonderful player we all want him to be. But I don’t think we should put undue pressure on him.
“Any foreign player coming into this country deserves a little time to gel with their teammates and get used to the new style of football. It’s such a tough and aggressive league.
“Liverpool have lost a fantastic player in Alonso. I was disappointed to see him go and he won’t be easy to replace.”
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