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XABI ALONSO is on target to make a welcome return to the Liverpool starting line-up in time to feature in the Champions League quarter-final.
Rafa Benitez today revealed he's optimistic the midfielder will be available for the second leg of the last eight clash, scheduled for April 12/13.
Alonso is only two weeks away from a return to full training, with a possible reserve game pencilled in against Leeds on April 6.
The playmaker's recovery from a broken ankle represents a timely upturn in fortune for the Reds ahead of the climax of the season.
Benitez believes Liverpool's inconsistent Premiership form since January has a lot to do with Alonso's absence.
"If everything continues okay, I hope Xabi will be in full training by the last week of
March. He will be like a new, very important player for us," said Benitez today.
"Maybe Xabi will be available for the second game of the quarter-final. He is improving a lot.
"If he's back training with the rest of the squad by the end of the month, like we hope, he has a good chance.
"It will be good for the team spirit to have him back. Not only will it give the side a lift, it will also make those who are playing work even harder to stay in the team."
Liverpool will discover on Friday who they'll face in the last eight of Europe, but there's plenty of hard work in the Premiership before then.
Contrary to weekend reports, Benitez doesn't believe winger Harry Kewell requires a three-month rest, suggesting the Aussie should be able to play within 'three weeks'.
That means he'll definitely miss the Mersey-side derby on Sunday but could be back for the home game with Bolton on April 2.
Fernando Morientes, meanwhile, will return for Wednesday's Anfield clash against Blackburn.
"Morientes had a tight groin but it wasn't too serious. He's been training okay and he'll be fit for the next match," confirmed Benitez.
"Harry Kewell is still unavailable, but I hope he'll be available in two or three weeks."
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