Liverpool

Torres Set For Atleti Encounter

Having missed his homecoming against his former club at the Vicente Calderon, Fernando Torres is set to play some part in the return fixture this week...

Nov 2, 2008 12:00:27 AM

All smiles: Liverpool's two-goal hero, Fernando Torres, in action against Everton in the Merseyside derby.

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All smiles: Liverpool's two-goal hero, Fernando Torres, in action against Everton in the Merseyside derby.

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Torres has been out of action for Liverpool since suffering a hamstring injury during Spain's World Cup qualifier against Belgium earlier in the month.

It was rumoured that the 24-year-old striker might have made the bench for yesterday's trip to Tottenham, but he was left at home once more as the Reds crashed to their first defeat of the season.

However, Rafa Benitez has confirmed that Fernando Torres will make the squad for Tuesday's Champions League Matchday 4 clash with Atletico Madrid.

"Fortunately, Fernando is ready to play," said Benitez. "I don't know if he will start, but he will definitely be on the bench, barring anything unexpected."

Liverpool and Atletico Madrid currently sit atop Group D with seven points each, making the match a vital encounter. If Torres does participate, it will be the first time he has played against the club that gave him his debut as a 17-year-old.

Arjun Miglani