Alberto Aquilani has spoken of his delight after taking another step towards full fitness with an encouraging 15 minute cameo appearance for Liverpool Reserves on Wednesday night.  
The 25-year-old made his Reds bow as a late substitute at Prenton Park in the second string's 2-0 victory over Sunderland - and wasted no time in serving up a glimpse of his vast potential.
  
"I am happy to have made my debut," Aquilani told Liverpoolfc.tv. "It's been a very long time since I last played.
  
"Although I only played for 15 minutes tonight, it is good for me and my fitness.
  
"I know I am not fully fit yet, but I hope to be soon."
  
An ankle injury has kept Aquilani sidelined since his August transfer from AS Roma, however the Italy midfielder admits he is pleased with the progress he has made in his rehabilitation.
  
And though aware there is still plenty of work to be done before he is back to peak fitness, the No.4 is already planning a long-term future at Anfield.
  
"Of course, I cannot wait to make my debut for the first-team now," he said.
  
"Like every other player, I want to be playing, but the important thing for me now is to keep improving my fitness.
  
"I don't want to stop now - I want to carry on working hard and improving for a long time.
  
"I have signed for Liverpool for five years and I want to play here for at least five years."  
ＰＳ：from www.liverpoolfc.tv
"I know I am not fully fit yet, but I hope to be soon."
我知道我还没有   完全康复，但我希望能很快．
"Like every other player, I want to be playing, but the important thing for me now is to keep improving my fitness. ”
就像其他每一个球员一样，我想一直踢球，但对我来说，现在最重要的是保持我的康复进程．
"I have signed for Liverpool for five years and I want to play here for at least five years."
五年合同，希望最少能打五年
杯具，估计是不能首发的．可能也是在最后十几分钟上场．