Alberto Aquilani has had little trouble deciding where his loyalties lie as his former employers Liverpool prepare for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final tie against Roma.
Aquilani has featured for both clubs during his career, signing for Liverpool from Roma in 2009 for around £17m. However, the midfielder, now at Las Palmas, has been clear in pledging his allegiances to the Italian giants ahead of the European showdown.
“Obviously, I’m supporting Roma,” Aquilani declared to Il Romanista, via Football Italia. “Although I knew the atmosphere at Anfield and how strong Jurgen Klopp’s side is, I didn’t expect Roma to concede five.