Source: Daily_Mail
Liverpool to leave it late before deciding on Torres as Rafa waits on key trio
Liverpool [LNB]will leave it as late as possible before deciding if Fernando Torres is fit enough to face Real Madrid on Tuesday evening.[LNB]Torres injured his ankle in the 1-0 Bernabeu win almost a fortnight ago and his failure to shrug off the complaint means he is a massive doubt for the return enounter against the Galacticos in the Champions League first knockout round, second leg at Anfield.[LNB] I'll be seeing you again - soon: Fernando Torres can't wait to come up against Real Madrid defender Pepe [LNB]And manager Rafa Benitez believes he is giving his fellow Spaniard every opportunity to play by insisting an announcement on his fitness will be made at the very last second.[LNB]He said: 'We will have to decide tomorrow. He has trained yesterday and today - light training sessions and we have one more to go and we will decide then.'[LNB]Benitez also rated Yossi Benayoun as only '50/50' for the clash along with Alvaro Arbeloa who are both struggling with hamstring problems and they will also be assessed by Melwood medical staff tomorrow morning before a decision is reached.[LNB]Israel midfielder Benayoun, who netted the only goal at the Bernabeu, may also miss the weekend trip to Old Trafford to face runaway Premier League leaders Manchester United[LNB].[LNB]Arbeloa, who has missed Liverpool's last two matches with a hamstring strain, has returned to light training yesterday and has an outside chance of returning for the weekend.[LNB] Facing Real Madrid and Manchester United is just Fab for Liverpool defender Aurelio[LNB]Liverpool hoping for another European favour from De Bleeckere[LNB]Raul: Football's one man Guinness Book of Records is ready for Liverpool[LNB]LIVERPOOL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB][LNB] Real deal: Benayoun (in red) bags the only goal of the first leg at the Bernabeu[LNB]Doubt: Liverpool's Alvaro Arbeloa in action during the first leg[LNB]
