Fernando Torres may yet be fit to play against
Manchester United after Rafa Benitez refused to rule his star
striker out of the September 13 blockbuster.
Torres tore a hamstring during Liverpool’s 0-0 draw at Aston
Villa, and it appeared he would miss the visit of United after
Benitez predicted a two-three week lay-off.
The Spain international, who netted 24 league goals last season,
is showing signs of rapid progress though and has already returned
to training along with fellow injury concern Steven Gerrard.
Gerrard is recovering from minor groin surgery and Benitez
believes his skipper is marginally ahead of Torres in the race to
be fit.
However, the Reds boss revealed both players could be back in 10
days, and if Torres keeps beating his manager’s predictions he
stands an outside chance of playing when United visit Anfield in
nine days’ away.
"Both players are now back jogging and will be out for ten to
twelve days," Benitez told the club’s official website.
"Gerrard might be back before Torres but you never know."
