Alonso to miss Inter clash for birth (AFP)

 
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez revealed Monday that key midfielder Xabi Alonso will miss the club's crucial Champions League clash against Inter Milan on Tuesday because his girlfriend is due to give birth. [link]

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