Rafael Benitez is hoping Brazilian defender Fabio Aurelio will commit his future to Liverpool.
Aurelio is out of contract next summer and Benitez is hoping a 'realistic' agreement can be struck between both parties.
"Fabio has been really unlucky. When we spoke to him about an extension he had an injury and he has had a lot of injuries in the past.
"We made him an offer and the agent said not at the moment.
"We will talk to him again in the future because he is a good person and great professional.
"Maybe the situation needs to be looked at in a different way. He has to be realistic. I know he's pleased here and the important thing is I have a good relationship with him."
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