Source: Telegraph
Rafa Benitez determined to protect Liverpool's Fernando Torres
Torres was introduced midway through the second half, and scrambled home his 61st Liverpool goal after David Ngog had put his side ahead with a glancing 10th-minute header. [LNB]Charles N'Zogbia's injury-time consolation caused some concern Liverpool held on for only their fourth win in 16 matches and just their second at Anfield since September 26. [LNB]"I wanted to keep him back because he was really tired after the last game (Sunday's defeat to Arsenal)," said the Benitez [LNB]"I told him I wanted to protect him and it would be good for me to play him at the end and he was good too. I think he will be ready for Portsmouth." [LNB]Benitez admitted victory was the most important thing on an emotional night when the club marked the 50th anniversary of legendary boss Bill Shankly's first game in charge with a host of former stars were paraded at half-time. [LNB]"It was very important to win, to get three points, with a lot of positives," said Benitez. [LNB]"It does not matter if we couldn't score more goals and be more relaxed in the second half but, at the end of the day, three points is key. [LNB]"We needed to get these three points and be ready for the next game. We are thinking about one game at a time so now Portsmouth (on Saturday) is the target." [LNB]
