Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina believes that Fernando Torres can fire the Reds to a top-four Premier League finish now that he's fit again.
The striker netted his 13th goal of the season at Anfield on Sunday to clinch a 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers, and Reina was delighted to see his compatriot in action again after a season blighted yet again by injury.
"It was great to see Fernando score because he is a key player for us," the keeper told the Reds' official website.
"We have 10 league games left now and it can make a big difference with him back in the team. He is an important player for us and hopefully he can keep scoring goals now and help us end the season with a winning run."
Sunday's clash at Anfield was an ill-tempered affair marked by Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez's acerbic criticism of Blackburn's style and the behaviour of their manager Sam Allardyce.
Reina acknowledges that sealing a crucial three points was no easy task.
"It was an important game and really tough," he added.
"They put us under pressure in the final moments but we held on for a huge win. It's a great victory against a tough opponent, especially after City and Spurs won.
"It was important that we kept our good run going and we will now look to build on that in our next match."
The striker netted his 13th goal of the season at Anfield on Sunday to clinch a 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers, and Reina was delighted to see his compatriot in action again after a season blighted yet again by injury.
"It was great to see Fernando score because he is a key player for us," the keeper told the Reds' official website.
"We have 10 league games left now and it can make a big difference with him back in the team. He is an important player for us and hopefully he can keep scoring goals now and help us end the season with a winning run."
Sunday's clash at Anfield was an ill-tempered affair marked by Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez's acerbic criticism of Blackburn's style and the behaviour of their manager Sam Allardyce.
Reina acknowledges that sealing a crucial three points was no easy task.
"It was an important game and really tough," he added.
"They put us under pressure in the final moments but we held on for a huge win. It's a great victory against a tough opponent, especially after City and Spurs won.
"It was important that we kept our good run going and we will now look to build on that in our next match."
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