Aquilani has largely been brought in to replace the departed Xabi Alonso and McManaman admitted the Spaniard would be a tough act to follow and revealed his disappointment at seeing him leave Anfield.

• 阿奎拉尼很大程度上说是代替离开的阿隆索的位置，而且麦克马纳曼认为西班牙人做了个艰难的决定，并承认自己看到他离开安菲尔德后很失望。