With the news that Fernando Torres will be out for the next two to three games, Rafa Benitez has called on Robbie Keane to be the main source of Liverpool goals.
Fernando Torres was inconsolable after limping off during Spain's midweek win over Belgium as it meant he would be unavailable for the Champions League fixture against his former club Atletico Madrid.
El Nino will be out of action for between 10 and 15 days as a consequence of that hamstring tear and Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has called on Republic of Ireland international Robbie Keane to be the main source of Reds goals from now on.
"When we signed Robbie we were looking for a striker with experience in the Premier League, someone with quality who could score goals," Benitez told the club's official website.
"That is why we signed him, so hopefully now with him being on fire with the national team this will be an opportunity for him."
"It's important for the players when they go away to play well, and when they score goals it's great for their confidence. It's very good," he added.
A two week layoff would mean that Torres would be unavailable for the Premier League games against Wigan Athletic; Chelsea, and Portsmouth, together with the Atletico fixture.
"The Portsmouth game could be a realistic target but it always depends on the player with injuries. It's now a question of time," Benitez explained.
Ryan Babel sustained an ankle knock while away with the Netherlands, and Rafa added: "I think he will be out this weekend, but hopefully he'll be training with the team next week."
Fernando Torres was inconsolable after limping off during Spain's midweek win over Belgium as it meant he would be unavailable for the Champions League fixture against his former club Atletico Madrid.
El Nino will be out of action for between 10 and 15 days as a consequence of that hamstring tear and Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has called on Republic of Ireland international Robbie Keane to be the main source of Reds goals from now on.
"When we signed Robbie we were looking for a striker with experience in the Premier League, someone with quality who could score goals," Benitez told the club's official website.
"That is why we signed him, so hopefully now with him being on fire with the national team this will be an opportunity for him."
"It's important for the players when they go away to play well, and when they score goals it's great for their confidence. It's very good," he added.
A two week layoff would mean that Torres would be unavailable for the Premier League games against Wigan Athletic; Chelsea, and Portsmouth, together with the Atletico fixture.
"The Portsmouth game could be a realistic target but it always depends on the player with injuries. It's now a question of time," Benitez explained.
Ryan Babel sustained an ankle knock while away with the Netherlands, and Rafa added: "I think he will be out this weekend, but hopefully he'll be training with the team next week."
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