Liverpool managed to survive - thrive even - without Fernando Torres while he was out with a hamstring problem. It's taking some time to get him back to full fitness, although he did look sharp for an hour of Spain's 2-0 win over England in midweek.
Reds skipper Steven Gerrard missed that game because he's also suffering with a gammy hamstring. However, 'El Nino' is less confident about his side’s ability to cope without their midfield talisman.
Nevertheless, he doesn't want the Anfield club to force Gerrard's recovery ahead of schedule.
"Stevie doesn't have a substitute at Liverpool," he is quoted by ESPN has having admitted. "It's his name [that is] first on the team-sheet then ten others [follow].
"Stevie is the lad every great side has - our leader, the one-club man.
"Still, I know from experience that hamstring problems are risky. If you get one, there's nothing you can do but let it repair."
Liverpool have a massive Champions League clash coming up against Real Madrid and are looking to stay in touch in terms of the Premier League title race. ‘Stevie G’ and Torres were starting to operate well as a tandem again, however, boss Rafael Benitez will have to wait longer to have his two top men playing together at full fitness.
Reds skipper Steven Gerrard missed that game because he's also suffering with a gammy hamstring. However, 'El Nino' is less confident about his side’s ability to cope without their midfield talisman.
Nevertheless, he doesn't want the Anfield club to force Gerrard's recovery ahead of schedule.
"Stevie doesn't have a substitute at Liverpool," he is quoted by ESPN has having admitted. "It's his name [that is] first on the team-sheet then ten others [follow].
"Stevie is the lad every great side has - our leader, the one-club man.
"Still, I know from experience that hamstring problems are risky. If you get one, there's nothing you can do but let it repair."
Liverpool have a massive Champions League clash coming up against Real Madrid and are looking to stay in touch in terms of the Premier League title race. ‘Stevie G’ and Torres were starting to operate well as a tandem again, however, boss Rafael Benitez will have to wait longer to have his two top men playing together at full fitness.
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