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Alonso sights on return

Liverpool midfielder targets comeback from foot injury

By Mark Buckingham Last updated: 24th September 2007

Xabi Alonso aims to be back in the Liverpool team 'as soon as possible' as he recovers from a foot injury.

The Spanish midfielder has been ruled out for six weeks after breaking a metatarsal - an injury also suffered by team-mate Daniel Agger.

Alonso feels Liverpool have been unlucky with injuries this season and is determined to make a swift return to Rafa Benitez's plans.

"We have had a few injuries this season," Alonso told Sky Sports News. "Stevie (Gerrard) had his toe, Carra his rib, and Daniel and me had metatarsals.

"It's always disappointing to be out of the team and not to be part of the training sessions and, of course, the games.

"That's part of football and I will try to be ready as soon as possible."

Priorities

Meanwhile, Alonso outlined Liverpool's desire to be involved in the title race after successive 0-0 draws in the Premier League against Portsmouth and Birmingham.

He added: "Hopefully, we won't miss those two points in the future.

"We have a lot of priorities. The Champions League is a massive competition. We love that competition and each game, it's going to be a really important game for us.

"Of course, the Premiership is something we really want to be challenging for."

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