Aqua: My Kop pride

24th Feb 2010 - Latest News

Alberto Aquilani has revealed how his determination to repay the support of the Liverpool fans is spurring him on in his quest to become a Kop hero.

Video: Aqua on English football>>

Shortly after the 25-year-old's arrival on Merseyside last summer, a banner was unfurled inside Anfield proclaiming 'Il Principino - A Hero has Arrived'.

Naturally the flag is a great source of pride for Aquilani - and he is eager to thank Reds supporters on the pitch.

He said: "It filled me with incredible pride. I was already accustomed to the Roma supporters saluting me with their own songs and banners, but for the Liverpool fans to do the same, even though I had not proved myself in the Premier League, was amazing.

"It is now my job to repay their support and love."

Prior to his Anfield switch, Aquilani was afforded support akin to hero worship by the fans of AS Roma.

And the midfielder can see similarities between followers of the Italian club and Kopites.

He added: "Giallorossi fans are extraordinary and unique, the best in Italy for sure. There are no more passionate fans in the country. But from what I have seen in England, Liverpool supporters come from the same mould.

"They have a great reputation in the world of football and I now know exactly why."

Video: Aquilani's Anfield arrival>>

Author: James Carroll
Tagged: alberto aquilani , aquilani



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Hope you get a fair chance soon Aquaman to show us your quality
MacAttack1984
24th Feb 2010 9:51
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