Liverpool have released Brazilian full-back Fabio Aurelio after six years at Anfield, with the
32-year-old set to return to football in his native country after agreeing terms with Gremio.
His new club announced the acquisition on its official website, stating: "Gremio confirm
agreement with the left-back Fabio Aurelio Rodrigues".
Gremio have announced the signing of Fabio Aurelio on an 18-month deal after he was allowed to
leave Liverpool.
Aurelio has spent the past six years with Liverpool, having previously plied his trade for Valencia
when he first came to Europe.
However, his involvement in recent times has been restricted by injuries and Kenny Dalglish
confirmed at the end of the season that he would not be staying on as his contract was set to
expire.
Liverpool have drawn up their blueprint for the summer transfer market and it does not include
significant outgoings from their squad.
Manager Kenny Dalglish spent more than £80million in the last close-season on the likes of Stewart
Downing, Jordan Henderson and Charlie Adam, but a disappointing Premier League campaign has
included just six home wins.
Ahead of Saturday's FA Cup Final with Chelsea, Manager, Kenny Dalglish opted to give a run-out to
some of the squad members for the game against Fulham at Anfield.
In came Doni, Coates, Kelly, Shelvey, Maxi and Aurelio.
After Captain for the night, Martin Skrtel's unfortunate own-goal, the game never really got going.
On Thursday night in Lisbon, former Liverpool left-back Emiliano Insua turned in a man of the
match performance as he and his Sporting teammates fought back late to get a 2-1 win over Athletic,
who've to this point been the darlings of the competition. They'll have plenty of work to do at the
San Mamés, where Athletic are unbeaten in the Europa League, but they managed to give themselves a
chance at forcing their way into what many predicted would be an all-Spanish final, and, at least
on the night, they have the Merseyside castaway to thank.
FYI: For the second time in the last three matches, I'll have to miss this game due to prior
commitments. Unlike the Newcastle abomination, I'll have a review up later in the evening. Just no
live tweets or semi-immediate match write-up. This is what this season has done to me; I honestly
forgot Liverpool were playing when scheduling a meeting.
Liverpool have been hit with a few injury concerns ahead of Sunday's FA
Cup quarter-final against Stoke City after Bellamy joined Glen Johnson, Daniel Agger and Jack
Robinson in the treatment room this week.
Dalglish told Liverpoolfc.tv: "Glen has got a niggle, Bellers had a niggle the other night.
Liverpool left-back Fabio Aurelio is fit again after his recent injury blow, and despite the
frustration of having to deal with regular setbacks, the Brazilian is raring to go. However, it has
been difficult for him to actually get into the team, something he admits is very frustrating.
Since arriving at Liverpool in 2006, Fabio Aurelio has spent an incredible 23 months on the
sidelines recovering from injury, which makes him the most injured player in the club's history.
After a frustrating spell on the sidelines this season, the Brazilian made his return in the 5-1
victory at Oldham.
Anfield Rd: Gerrard starts for Reds in cup 3rd round
Liverpool have their captain back as Steven Gerrard makes his first start since his
pre-Christmas injury lay-off. Manager Kenny Dalglish has picked a strong side for the visit of
Oldham in this Budweiser sponsored cup match, but as strong as it might be it isn't Liverpool's
strongest.
Since arriving at Liverpool in 2006, Fabio Aurelio has spent an incredible 23 months on the
sidelines recovering from injury, which makes him the most injured player in the club's history.
The Brazilian's contract is up in the summer, so it's surely time for him to move on...right?
Aurelio has been patiently waiting for his chance after recovering from his latest injury.
Fabio Aurelio remains upbeat about the prospect of featuring for Liverpool in the second half of
the season, and is determined to play a part in the club's quest for honours in 2012.
The 32-year-old Brazilian full-back is currently sidelined with a calf injury, and hasn't yet
featured for Kenny Dalglish's side this campaign.
Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio rues Lucas Leiva's season-ending injury
The Brazilian has admitted his countryman's absence will come as a blow for the Reds, but has
revealed the midfielder is already looking ahead to next term at Anfield
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Fabio Aurelio is on a mission to force his way back into Kenny Dalglish's plans.
The Brazilian left-back hasn't featured for Liverpool so far this season due to his injury problems
and the excellent form of new recruit Jose Enrique.
Aurelio, who has only made the Reds' matchday squad on one occasion, was an unused substitute for
last month's Carling Cup tie at Stoke City.
Liverpool left-back Fabio Aurelio is fit again after his latest injury blow, and despite the
frustration of having to deal with regular injury setbacks, the Brazilian is raring to go, and
can't wait to get back into the first team.
Since arriving at Anfield in 2006, Aurelio injuries have kept him on the sidelines for an
astonishing 23 months, but right now, he's fit, strong and ready for action:
"I feel strong, but when you don't have many minutes on the pitch then match fitness is not the
same.
Someone who understands Australia, our football history and our football present. Ernie Merrick was
a guy who understood Melbourne and Melbourne Victory he was an Aussie Coach in my book having lived
here for 20 years.
It looks like Jim down South, sounds like Jim and according to those in the know it will be
Jim.
And while Australia Coaching stocks are at an all time high the Victory are unable to set a new
course or claim to be an innovative club if they take on honest, but still unproven Jim.
He dropped Broxham and Brebner from the midfield and that for me gives him a huge tick, a huge
insight.
We've had lots of foreign coaches in the A-League - usually at inflated prices.
The Dutch duo are currently sitting bottom - the Kiwi is just ahead.
Of the ten current coaches five are foreign and only Vitaslav Lavicka and Scottish Coach Iain
Ferguson are in the top half of the table - both probably have spent more money than their
counterparts.
Kenny Dalglish has made five changes for the game against Wolves tonight.FULL TEAM: Reina, Enrique,
Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Spearing, Adam, Kuyt, Henderson, Bellamy, CarrollSUBS: Doni, Carra, Coates,
Kelly Aurelio, Shelvey, DowningIt looks like Steven Gerrard has been rested for this game, which is
understandable after the heavy fixture list recently.
It's finally the scoreline we were waiting for, but a lackadaisical first half and an incident
late in the second take some of the sheen off for Liverpool, who worked their way past Oldham on
the strength of a terrific display by Craig Bellamy.
Andy Carroll has surprisingly been dropped for tonight's FA Cup 3rd round tie against Bolton, but
Steven Gerrard returns to the starting line-up, as does Jonjo Shelvey, Fabio Aurelio and Jamie
Carragher. Here is the team:Reina, Kelly, Carragher, Aurelio, Gerrard, Spearing, Kuyt. Shelvey,
Maxi, Bellamy.
Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy believes that team he played in under Rafa Benitez during the
2006-7 is superior to current team put together by Kenny Dalglish's. Do you agree?
Bellamy, who memorably helped Liverpool beat Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final that
year, argued:
"Rafa's team was very good; it was very efficient, but this team is not too far off it.
In an extremely dubious 'exclusive' yesterday, the Daily Mirror claimed that Liverpool are
interested in signing Tottenham's Tom Huddlestone. There are dozens of sites making up stupid
transfer rumours on a daily basis but this must be one of the most ridiculous.
The Mirror claimed:
"Liverpool are ready to swoop for Spurs midfielder Tom Huddlestone.
22.05.2012 -"El primer título de un renacimiento... esta
empresa volvió a nacer en 2004 y en pocos años hemos hecho cosas importantes. Existe Nápoles,
está vivo, me alegro por los napolitanos, traer un trofeo en esta ciudad es un sueño. Esta es una
nueva realidad. Este es un club que ha vuelto a nacer.
Suarezgate is over! Racism has been solved in Engand! Rejoice, peasants! Though all snark aside,
it's genuinely refreshing to be able to pass along a collection of the day's news and notes without
having any of the items relate to the story that's seemed the sole focus of Liverpool discussion
for nigh on four months now.
Javier Aguirre has been fired by Real Zaragoza terminated, the La Liga club confirmed on Friday
morning. Zaragoza are bottom of La Liga, having lost eight of their last nine league games.
A statement on the club's official website www.realzaragoza.com read:
"Late last night on Thursday, December 29, Real Zaragoza reached an agreement with Javier
Aguirre for the termination of his contract as first-team coach.
Hace 40 años, el 19 de diciembre de 1971, el estadio Monumental de Núñez fue protagonista de la
apasionante semifinal del Torneo Nacional entre los dos grandes de Rosario: Central y Newell's. Los
Canallas vencieron 1-0 con un legendario gol de palomita de Aldo Pedro Poy.
Tres días después, Rosario Central derrotaba 2-1 a San Lorenzo en el Parque Independencia y
conquistaba el primer título de AFA de su historia, pero en el corazón de los hinchas la victoria
en aquella semifinal contra el clásico y eterno rival sería el momento más recordado.
