Source: Daily_Mail
Liverpool eye Greece star Torosidis to step in for injured defender Johnson
Liverpool could bring in Greece right back Vasilis Torosidis to cover for injured England star Glen Johnson.[LNB]Anfield boss Rafa Benitez is short of options as he faces up to three months without Johnson, who tore medial ligaments in Tuesday's 1-0 win at Aston Villa.[LNB] Greek comedy: Vassilis Torosidis misses a chance against Chelsea in 2008[LNB] Olympiakos defender Torosidis is said to be available for a knockdown fee, but Liverpool could face competition from Juventus and Atletico Madrid for his services.[LNB]Like Johnson, the 24-year-old is full back who likes to get forward. He is comfortable on either flank and, with 25 caps, is usually deployed at left back by Greece.[LNB] Injury blow: Glen Johnson damaged knee ligament with this tackle on Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor [LNB] Rafa Benitez wants Liverpool loan deal for Atletico Madrid star Maxi RodriguezBenitez faces nervy wait over Johnson as Liverpool star faces second scanHappy New Year! Benitez eyes spending spree to revive top four bidTHE FIRING LINE: Who will follow Hughes and Megson out of the door?Check out Olympiakos in our Stats ZoneLIVERPOOL FC
