Babel joins Torres on the sidelines as Liverpool's problems pile up

23 November 2009 15:15
Dutch forward Ryan Babel has been ruled out of Liverpool's Champions League Group E clash with Debrecen in Hungary after twisting his ankle in the weekend draw with Manchester City. [LNB]Striker Fernando Torres will also play no part following his groin problem but may be fit to face Everton on Sunday. [LNB]Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher, who were both struggling with injuries at the end of the 2-2 draw with City, were both in Liverpool's 18-man squad that travelled to Budapest. [LNB] Crocked: Babel (right) and Torres will play no part in Hungary[LNB]Glen Johnson, who missed the City game with a calf problem, was also in the party, while Albert Riera's hamstring injury meant he was left behind for further treatment. Daniel Agger has recovered from a head injury sustained at the weekend. [LNB]Provisional squad: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Agger, Skrtel, Kyrgiakos, Aurelio, Insua, Dossena, Aquilani, Gerrard, Benayoun, Mascherano, Lucas, Spearing, Kuyt, Ngog, Cavalieri.  [LNB] Hitman Torres left at home as Liverpool travel to Budapest for big showdownDebrecen can put final nail in Reds' Champions League coffin, says LaszloUnder-fire Liverpool boss Rafa insists: We're Hungary for Champions LeagueTHE LIST: Everton v Liverpool special - Sportsmail's Merseyside derby heroesDo us a favour! Lyon midfielder Pjanic aims to give Liverpool a helping hand LIVERPOOL FC

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