Fernando Torres could make a shock return for Liverpool FC next week – but Rafa Benitez fears another potential selection headache in defence ahead of the crucial trip to Manchester City.
Torres has been absent since limping out of the FA Cup third-round replay defeat to Reading on January 13 with a knee injury.
The Spaniard underwent an operation in Barcelona and was originally expected to be sidelined for six weeks.
But the striker was back running in training on Tuesday, raising hopes he could be available for the crucial Premier League visit to near rivals City on Sunday week.
Liverpool, though, are mindful of rushing Torres back into action and manager Rafael Benitez will only consider handing the player a return if he is fully convinced by his fitness.
Torres has made only 19 starts in all competitions during an injury-hampered campaign but remains Liverpool’s leading scorer with 12 goals.
Torres has been absent since limping out of the FA Cup third-round replay defeat to Reading on January 13 with a knee injury.
The Spaniard underwent an operation in Barcelona and was originally expected to be sidelined for six weeks.
But the striker was back running in training on Tuesday, raising hopes he could be available for the crucial Premier League visit to near rivals City on Sunday week.
Liverpool, though, are mindful of rushing Torres back into action and manager Rafael Benitez will only consider handing the player a return if he is fully convinced by his fitness.
Torres has made only 19 starts in all competitions during an injury-hampered campaign but remains Liverpool’s leading scorer with 12 goals.
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