Aurelio ruptured his Achilles tendon against PSV

The 28-year-old has had surgery after rupturing the Achilles tendon in his right leg during the Champions League win against PSV Eindhoven.

Benitez told Liverpool's website: "He will be fit for the pre-season.

"He had an operation on Wednesday and it was really good. The doctor carried out a new kind of operation."

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Aurelio's injury in the 75th minute took some of the shine off Liverpool's impressive away victory over PSV.

The left-back had been in good form, providing crosses for Peter Crouch and Daniel Agger to score against Arsenal on Saturday.

Benitez added: "He was playing really well, so it was a pity to see him get injured."