Liverpool v Manchester United: Glen Johnson and Fernando Torres expected to be fit

21 October 2009 22:30
Fernando Torres, too, is expected to be fit, though Steven Gerrard remains a concern.[LNB]The Liverpool captain lasted just 25 minutes of Tuesday's game and, though Rafael Benítez insisted he had not suffered a severe recurrence of the adductor problem picked up on international duty, the club have admitted both he and Torres will require 'intensive treatment' to stand any chance of featuring against Sir Alex Ferguson's side.[LNB]Liverpools debt problems compound Rafa Benitezs plans for the seasonLiverpool draw strength from Glen Johnsons instant impact'I feel a lot better than [Tuesday],' said Johnson. 'Fingers crossed I will be ready. I had a problem with my groin in training on Monday but it feels a lot better now.'[LNB]Benítez may also be without Albert Riera, who suffered a hamstring injury on Monday.[LNB]

Source: Telegraph