Liverpool trio hit by injuries to Torres, Gerrard and Benayoun

Torres, who limped off during the FA Cup third-round defeat to managerless Reading at Anfield, is set to be out for up to six weeks as he prepares to go under the knife.Gerrard, who was also withdrawn during the 2-1 extra-time defeat has suffered a recurrance of his hamstring injury and will miss Saturday's Premier League trip to Stoke as well as next week's visit of Tottenham Hotspur. Related Articles'Benitez must get the sack'Rafa Benitez: we have to carry onLiverpool 1 Reading 2Liverpool close in on £100mBenitez walks in to a stormRafa must deal in this fact - his career is on the lineIt is hoped the midfielder could make his return in the midweek clash with Wolves on Jan 26.Aswell as the loss of Liverpool's two most influential players, winger Benayoun is also set for a four-week stint on the sidelines after fracturing a rib on Wednesday night."Steven has a hamstring strain and will be out for a fortnight, while Fernando has torn a cartilage in his right knee. The injury will require surgery and he is expected to be sidelined for six weeks," Benitez told the club's website. "Yossi Benayoun also suffered a fractured rib in the game and will be unavailable for between three and four weeks."

Source: Telegraph