Fernando Torres fit to face Benfica as Liverpool chase Europa League glory

Fighting fit: Torres during training on WednesdayLiverpool striker Fernando Torres is fit for the Europa League quarter-final second leg against Benfica.   The Spaniard was seen with an ice pack on his knee after being controversially substituted against Birmingham on Sunday.   Manager Rafa Benitez is forced to make a change in defence with left-back Emiliano Insua, who is carrying a knock anyway, suspended and Fabio Aurelio (thigh) still out. Ryan Babel is also banned after his sending off in Lisbon last week,Martin Skrtel (foot) remains sidelined and Maxi Rodriguez isineligible. Youngster Martin Kelly (knee) has a knock and Albert Riera is frozen out after his outspoken criticism of Benitez.   Provisional squad:Reina, Johnson, Kyrgiakos, Carragher, Gerrard, Lucas, Benayoun, Torres,Kuyt, Aquilani, Agger, Mascherano, Ngog, Degen, El Zhar, Pacheco,Plessis, Ayala, Cavalieri.   Benitez: Torres is right, we do need to bring in new players this summerRiera only wanted Russia move for the money, blasts Spartak boss KarpinBenitez eyes move for £8m Bolton ace Chung-Yong Lee in search for flairLiverpool sign 16-year-old keeper Jamie Stephens from SwindonTorres: Summer sales are to blame for Liverpool's season to forgetLIVERPOOL FC

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