Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will be desperately hoping the likes of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres return unharmed from international duty as three of his players are already doubtful for Saturday's Premier League game at Fulham.
Sami Hyypia and Yossi Benayoun picked up injuries at the weekend, the Finnish defender injuring a knee against Wales and the Israeli captain carried off with a calf problem during their 1-1 draw with Greece.
Hyypia has returned to Liverpool but will not be able to train for at least two days, while Benayoun has remained with his national team-mates and Benitez admits he is unlikely to play any part at Craven Cottage.
Benitez will also face a headache over Javier Mascherano – who will captain Argentina tonight in Bolivia – because he not only has to endure a 12-hour flight back from La Paz but must also deal with the effects of playing at more than 3,600 metres above sea level.
Sami Hyypia and Yossi Benayoun picked up injuries at the weekend, the Finnish defender injuring a knee against Wales and the Israeli captain carried off with a calf problem during their 1-1 draw with Greece.
Hyypia has returned to Liverpool but will not be able to train for at least two days, while Benayoun has remained with his national team-mates and Benitez admits he is unlikely to play any part at Craven Cottage.
Benitez will also face a headache over Javier Mascherano – who will captain Argentina tonight in Bolivia – because he not only has to endure a 12-hour flight back from La Paz but must also deal with the effects of playing at more than 3,600 metres above sea level.
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