Torres 'massive' for Reds

09 February 2009 10:34
Jamie Carragher insists that Fernando Torres is a 'massive' part of Liverpool's title challenge.[LNB] The 24-year-old has returned from a number of hamstring injuries to score three crucial goals in Liverpool's last two Premier League games.[LNB]He was rested by manager Rafa Benitez on Saturday against Portsmouth but came off the bench to head the winner past David James in added time.[LNB]Carragher believes Liverpool can maintain a serious challenge for top spot in the Premier League with the Spanish striker back to full fitness.[LNB]Firing"Fernando is massive to our title challenge," Carragher said.[LNB]"It's credit to the players and the staff that we are where we are considering he's been missing for a long time this season.[LNB]"To get him back, the way he's been firing against Chelsea with a couple of great goals and then he's done the damage against Portsmouth, is so important.[LNB]"He has gained us an extra four points in the last two Premier League games. If he can keep doing that for the rest of the season then we will run whoever it is close for the title.[LNB]"He's still not 100 per cent. We've got something to look forward to when he's fully fit."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports