Rafael Benitez today revealed how Fernando Torres has been reporting for work on days off to ensure he returns to full fitness as soon as possible.
The Reds' squad were given time off after the midweek round of internationals, in which Torres played the second half for Spain against France in Paris.
But such is his desire to rediscover his clinical sharpness sooner rather than later after weeks out with a knee injury, Torres arrived at Melwood for additional work in the gym.
"We still we have some good players around but Fernando is a key player for us, the same as Steven Gerrard," said Benitez.
"Fernando can score goals on his own so hopefully he will be okay.
"He was training yesterday - even though we had a day off - so that means he wants to improve and wants to be physically well so that is also good news for us.
"Fernando is not fully match-fit, not really. One week ago he was not fully fit for games and he cannot be in one week - it is not a miracle.
"He has to keep working and he has spent some time in the gym and he can be better every week.
"I could say to you he is 50% and then he scores three against Wigan. He is improving but it is a question of games.
"Sometimes it is not just your match fitness, it is if you can play well or be in the right position to score the winning goal.
"Then everything changes. It is not just a physical aspect."
The Reds' squad were given time off after the midweek round of internationals, in which Torres played the second half for Spain against France in Paris.
But such is his desire to rediscover his clinical sharpness sooner rather than later after weeks out with a knee injury, Torres arrived at Melwood for additional work in the gym.
"We still we have some good players around but Fernando is a key player for us, the same as Steven Gerrard," said Benitez.
"Fernando can score goals on his own so hopefully he will be okay.
"He was training yesterday - even though we had a day off - so that means he wants to improve and wants to be physically well so that is also good news for us.
"Fernando is not fully match-fit, not really. One week ago he was not fully fit for games and he cannot be in one week - it is not a miracle.
"He has to keep working and he has spent some time in the gym and he can be better every week.
"I could say to you he is 50% and then he scores three against Wigan. He is improving but it is a question of games.
"Sometimes it is not just your match fitness, it is if you can play well or be in the right position to score the winning goal.
"Then everything changes. It is not just a physical aspect."
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